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LS21 2AA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Leeds
About LS21 2AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS21 2AA is a postcode in Otley & Yeadon, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS21 2AA, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS21 2AA are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS21 2AA is based on Leeds 003 Census 2021. It covers 6,528 residents, 2,243 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near LS21 2AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £231k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS21 2AA can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS21 2AA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS21 2AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 HMO licences, 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS21 2AA
Is LS21 2AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS21 2AA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS21 2AA?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LS21 2AA?
LocaleIQ matched LS21 2AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS21 2AA?
The latest median sold price is £231k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS21 2AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 HMO licences, 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.