17,846TOTAL POPULATION
7,903HOUSEHOLDS
2.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,560AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LS21 POSTCODE REGION

Leeds (LS21)

The LS21 postcode area is located in the Leeds postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 847 individual postcodes.

There are 69 electoral wards in the LS21 postcode area, including Ilkley, Leeds, Otley, Pudsey, Tadcaster, Wetherby which come under the local authority of the Leeds Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in LS21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LS21 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


LS21 is a postcode district and is located in North, West Yorkshire (in the area of Harrogate, Coverdale, and Wharfdale). The total population for this area was 13,559 according to the latest census in 2011.

The area of LS21 is a mostly rural one and centres on three market towns: Otley, Ilkley, and Pateley Bridge. Otley is the largest and oldest of the towns in this area, with a historic abbey, old market square, and a Norman castle. Ilkley is home to many outdoor and leisure activities, such as golf courses and its iconic moor. It is also a popular tourist destination. The smallest town of Pateley Bridge is a Georgian, picturesque village at the heart of the stunning Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The LS21 postcode district is surrounded by the LS20, BD23, HG3, and HG4 postcode districts. Within LS21 there are many villages, hamlets, and small towns, including: West and East Chevin, Norwood, Denton, Gayle, Hartlington, Kirkby Malham, Middleton, North and South Otterington, and Weston.

Some of the places of interest in this area include Bolton Abbey Estate, which is a major local tourist attraction, and the Bramham Park Estate, which operates as a large agricultural estate and hosts several major events.

LS21 is home to many small businesses, such as markets, café and restaurants, hotels, pubs, and traders, as well as traditional village shops and post offices. The area is also served by two primary schools and one secondary school. Many of the students attending the area's secondary school will then progress to further and higher education at a local college or university.

The main transport links to and from the LS21 area are via the A59 and A65 roads, which connect the area to small towns, such as Clapham, Bradford, and Leeds. There are also two local railway stations (Cross Gates - Leeds and Desborough - Harrogate). Bus services are also available across the area.

LS21 is a small rural area of Yorkshire but offers plenty of attractions to its visitors and residents.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in LS21 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LS21West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

LS21 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.

West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLS21
Postal TownLeeds
MSOA NameLeeds 004
LSOA NameLeeds 004A
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLeeds
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

LS21 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LS21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Arthington
Askwith
Beckwith
North Yorkshire
Beckwithshaw
Bland Hill
Blubberhouses
Brackenthwaite
Braythorn
Briscoerigg
Brown Bank
Burley in Wharfedale
Burley Woodhead
Cambridge
Castley
Chevin End
Clapham Green
Clifton
Cobby Syke
Daw Cross
Denton
Farnley
Fewston
Fewston Bents
Fewston Reservoir
Fishpool
Gill Beck
Hampsthwaite
Harlow Carr
Harlow Hill
Hew Green
High Birstwith
Huby
Jennyfield
Kettlesing
Kettlesing Bottom
Killinghall
Leathley
Lindley
Longscales
Manor Park
Meagill
Newall
Newby
Huby
New Park
North Rigton
Oakdale
Otley
Pannal Ash
Pool
Rowden
Shawfield Head
Shaw Green
Stainburn
Staupes
Stead
Swincliffe
Swinsty Reservoir
Tang
Thornthwaite
Thruscross
Thruscross Reservoir
Timble
Weardley
Weeton
Wescoe Hill
West End
Weston
Wydra
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Your views ofLS21

SYM, Leeds

Friday, July 14, 2023

listen yeh it aint too bad yeh but u go down fucking weston in otley yeh shit whole hate it whole of otleys a shitwhole acc bare parks tho cimon mush ls21 gittuyp


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