The LS21 2 Otley Postcode Sector
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The LS21 2 postcode sector stands on the North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire border.
According to the 2021 Census, the LS21 2 postcode sector is home to 7,422 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 228 already in use, that leaves 172 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the LS21 2 postal code is OTLEY followed by Leathley, and Blubberhouses.
The LS21 2 Postcode shares a border with HG3 1 (Pannal, Beckwithshaw, Spofforth), HG3 2 (HARROGATE, Killinghall, Darley), HG3 4 (Summerbridge, Dacre, Dacre Banks), LS21 1 (OTLEY, Pool In Wharfedale, Arthington), LS29 0 (Addingham, ILKLEY, Denton), BD23 6 (Embsay, Skyreholme, SKIPTON), LS21 3 (OTLEY, Pool In Wharfedale), LS17 0 (Huby, North Rigton, Weeton) and LS29 7 (Burley In Wharfedale, Burley Woodhead).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of OTLEY.
- LS21 2 is in the LS21 district, within the LS Leeds area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Otley Delivery Office.
- Area: 32.34 sq mi (83.77 km² / 20,699.58 acres).
- Waterways include Mickle Ing Beck, River Washburn, Kell Beck, River Wharfe, Holbeck, West Beck, East Beck, Hundwith Beck, Riffa Beck, Gill Beck, Timble Gill Beck.
Street list for LS21 2
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WILKINSON WAY | 78 |
| HOLLIN GATE | 63 |
| ROMBALDS VIEW | 53 |
| PRINCE HENRY ROAD | 33 |
| CROFT AVENUE | 28 |
| THROSTLE NEST CLOSE | 27 |
| NEWALL AVENUE | 26 |
| WESTON DRIVE | 26 |
| THE CROSSWAYS | 26 |
| WESTON CRESCENT | 24 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 450 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 |
| Burglary | 84 |
| Public order | 75 |
| Vehicle crime | 70 |
| Other theft | 53 |
| Other crime | 37 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Askwith Community Primary School
Academy converter
Askwith, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2HX
Head: Elaine Nayler
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2022-11-10
Pupils: 104
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
Academy converter
Farnley Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2BB
Head: Ms Sally Bishop
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-12-14
Pupils: 1642
Otley the Whartons Primary School
Community school
The Whartons, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2BS
Head: Mrs Julia Dickson
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-10
Pupils: 194
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
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| Detached | £597,950 | 21 | £597,250 | 30 | £723,913 | 24 | £489,486 | 30 |
| Semi-detached | £301,065 | 31 | £268,734 | 33 | £315,556 | 27 | £282,421 | 29 |
| Terraced | £317,275 | 20 | £298,665 | 20 | £290,980 | 11 | £277,932 | 16 |
| Flats | £140,000 | 2 | £214,500 | 3 | £181,500 | 3 | £179,400 | 5 |
Important postcodes and buildings
LS21 2BB is the postcode for Prince Henrys Grammar School, Farnley Lane
LS21 2BS is the postcode for The Whartons Primary School, The Whartons
LS21 2DF is the postcode for Ashfield Primary School, Weston Lane
LS21 2LY is the postcode for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Wharfedale General Hospital, and Wharfedale General Hospital, Newall Carr Road
Administrative coverage
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