Beech Hill Otley, Leeds
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS21), about 70 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 23023833.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Menston, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Wharfemeadows Park (4.9 hectares) is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chevin Medical Practice, about 150 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 200 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: Flat (3). Built: before 1900 (1); 2007-2011 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, OTLEY (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 15.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE OLD HALL, grade II*
- 1, 1A AND 3, BEECH HILL, grade II
- 11 AND 13, KIRKGATE, grade II
- 2, MARKET PLACE, grade II
- 21-25, KIRKGATE, grade II
- 4 AND 6, MARKET PLACE, grade II
- 5, BEECH HILL, grade II
- 5, MANOR SQUARE, grade II
- 7, BEECH HILL, grade II
- 7, MANOR SQUARE, grade II
- 8, MARKET PLACE, grade II
- 9, BEECH HILL, grade II
- Jubilee Clock, grade II
- No. 9 Manor Square, grade II
- ROYAL WHITE HORSE HOTEL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Westgate, Otley: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Ashfield Works, Westgate, Otley: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- 1 Union Court, Westgate , Otley: up to 1 home, permissioned (300 m)
- Former Yeoman Public House, Gay Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Garnetts Paper Mill, Mill Lane , Otley: up to 137 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Development Engineering Services, Ilkley Road, Otley: up to 12 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS21 3HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| LS21 3AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 61 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS21 3AS | 92% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| LS21 3HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Menston 658,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Guiseley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Burley-In-Wharfedale 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Otley Bus Station | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Otley Bus Station | 170 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Courthouse Street Car Park | 130 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wyca North Parade, Otley GeniePoint | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chevin Medical Practice | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Otley Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 150 m |
| Hospital | Wharfedale Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Otley Police Station | 160 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Torino Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wharfemeadows Park 4.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m. 145 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m |
| 16 Manor Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m north-east |
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m south |
| Otley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 320 m north |
| Cup and ring marked rock in Wharfemeadows Park, 280m west of Newall Hall | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Carved rock on Pelstone Crag 530m west of Danefield House | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dib | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Ritchies Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| The Chevin | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Pool Scar | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Guiseley Wells | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leeds: see them on the Leeds page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 60 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weegmanns LS21 3AQ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Greggs (Otley) LS21 3AQ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Leeds House LS21 3AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Superdrug Stores Plc LS21 3AQ | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Black Bull LS21 3AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Joys Coffee House LS21 3AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (St Josephs Catholic Primary School) LS21 3AP | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Nam Jai Thai LS21 3AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| The Milk Bar LS21 3AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Efes Bar And Grill LS21 3HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy LS21 3HN | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| The Red Lion LS21 3HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Bargain Booze LS21 3HN | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Whitaker Arms LS21 3HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Whitakers Arms LS21 3HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near New Market (43); On or near Kirkgate (35); On or near Parking Area (27); On or near Mercury Row (20); On or near Market Street (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Beech Hill · Market Place · Clapgate · Manor Barn Stables · Kirkgate · Manor Square · Market Place · Courthouse Street · Church Lane · Boroughgate · Mercury Row · Crossgate
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.