LS21 Otley in West Yorkshire has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.9% for property prices alongside rental growth of 5.5%, reflecting a rental yield advantage over capital appreciation. The district scores 53.6 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally, and is classified as early-stage gentrification. Population growth over the same five-year period measured 1.0%, indicating modest demographic expansion relative to rental demand. The divergence between rental and price growth rates suggests rental income currently outpaces property value appreciation in this market.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Otley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
36 planning applications submitted in LS21 over the last six months, 4 change of use.
- Listed building application for partial demolition and internal and external alterations associated with a change of use to form a dwelling, including refurbishments, replacement windows, alterations to partition walls and utilitiesJun 2026 · pending
- Listed building application for Alterations to ground floor to from new entrance in existing shop front. Splitting the ground floor into two units. Change of Use of the first floor from Residential Flat (Use Class C3) to Medical Services (Class Ee)Jun 2026 · pending
- Alterations to ground floor to from new entrance in existing shop front. Splitting the ground floor into two units. Change of Use of the first floor from Residential Flat (Use Class C3) to Medical Services (Class Ee)Jun 2026 · pending
Otley (LS21) common questions
Is Otley up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Otley (LS21) as Early. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 32% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Otley safe?
Otley has a safety score of 59/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Otley?
The average property price in Otley (LS21) is £268k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Otley?
The median monthly rent in Otley (LS21) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Otley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Batley (WF17), Leeds (LS19), Pudsey (LS28), Ilkley (LS29), Brighouse (HD6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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