Town Pop. 13,761

Living in Otley (Leeds): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Otley (Leeds) scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 68/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the LS21 postcode district. No category drops below 48/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The LS21 district averages 56/100, putting Otley (Leeds) 6 points above its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 394 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 124 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Shoplifting 93 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Burglary 85 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Public order 79 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 281 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 69 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 53 crimes
  3. 3 Wilkinson Way 34 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 88
Parks Ample 71
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Ample 8
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
50
6 schools in area · 14 within 4km
6Good
  • Ashfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Otley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Otley the Whartons Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OtleyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Westgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary7 mi
Leeds General Infirmary8.3 mi
Harrogate District Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,471 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
69
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 340 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired30%Student3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
48
Menston 1.9 mi
Burley-in-Wharfedale 2.3 mi
Guiseley 2.3 mi
J3 M606 10 mi
J2 M621 10.2 mi
J1 M621 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
67
Pubs & Bars Ample 21
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 41
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 143
Takeaways Ample 21
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 109
Detached £470,000 19
Semi-detached £301,250 40
Terraced £267,500 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£170k £275k £384k £489k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Menston 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Burley in Wharfedale 61 2.2 mi away ⇄
Guiseley 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pool-in-Wharfedale 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bramhope 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rawdon 66 4.1 mi away ⇄
Huby (Harrogate) 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Baildon 61 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ilkley 67 5.1 mi away ⇄
Calverley 71 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Otley (Leeds) a nice place to live?

Otley (Leeds) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Otley (Leeds) is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Otley (Leeds)?

Otley (Leeds) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 1,056 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Otley (Leeds)?

Among the top-rated schools in Otley (Leeds) are Ashfield Primary School, Otley All Saints CofE Primary School and Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Otley (Leeds) in total.

What are house prices like in Otley (Leeds)?

The current median house price in Otley (Leeds) is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £470,000, semi-detached £301,250, terraced £267,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 109 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Otley (Leeds) in context

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Postcode districts in Otley (Leeds)

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