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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Otley (Leeds)

A snapshot of life in Otley (Leeds), Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Otley (Leeds) is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 14,549. The average house price is £352,238 and the overall crime rate is 116.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Otley (Leeds) ranks

Population

14,549

Avg House Price

£352,238

Crime Rate

116.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

376 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,804.9

Median Age

46.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Otley (leeds)'s detached homes (£579,617) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£220,952).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Otley (leeds) prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£276,341 → £352,238).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£579,617£500,00051
Semi-Detached£309,602£302,50070
Terraced£296,482£267,000115
Flat£220,952£180,00020

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Otley (Leeds) is 116.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Otley (leeds): violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary5
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Ashfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Otley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language CollegeSecondaryGood
Otley the Whartons Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OtleyPrimaryGood
Westgate Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Otley (leeds) averages 376 Mbps — 276% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Otley (leeds) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.3
% Rated C or Above60.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,370

Demographics & Economy

Population14,549
Median Age46.2
Median Household Income£29,804.9
Employment Rate56.4%
Owner Occupied66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified33.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Otley (leeds)?
The average house price in Otley (leeds) is £352,238 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Otley (leeds)?
The most affordable entry point in Otley (leeds) is a flat, with an average price of £220,952.
Is Otley (leeds) a safe place to live?
Otley (leeds) has a recorded crime rate of 116.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Otley (leeds)?
Otley (leeds) has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Otley (leeds)?
Average broadband download speeds in Otley (leeds) are around 376 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 88.3% of premises.
How big is Otley (leeds)?
Otley (leeds) is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 14,549.

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