Newall Close Otley, Leeds
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS21), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23025416.
- Energy: 47 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 40).
- 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 96% 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: The nearest park or garden, Wharfemeadows Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 56 to 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chevin Medical Practice, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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
47 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Flat (47). Built: 1976-1982 (39); 2003-2006 (4); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (39); rented (private) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 1,540 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: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ashfield Works, Westgate, Otley: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Westgate, Otley: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 1 Union Court, Westgate , Otley: up to 1 home, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Garnetts Paper Mill, Mill Lane , Otley: up to 137 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Development Engineering Services, Ilkley Road, Otley: up to 12 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 45 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 65 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 46 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS21 2RX | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 36 | unlikely |
| LS21 2DY | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 56 m and 60 m above sea level (58 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS21 2DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS21 2RX | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Menston 658,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Burley-In-Wharfedale 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Guiseley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Billams Hill Otley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Otley Bus Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Courthouse Street Car Park | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wyca North Parade, Otley GeniePoint | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chevin Medical Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Wharfedale Hospital | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Otley Police Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Torino Cashzone | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wharfemeadows Park 4,710 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wharfemeadows Park 4.9 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Otley Bridge, a scheduled monument, 250 m south-east. 147 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Otley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 250 m south-east |
| Cup and ring marked rock in Wharfemeadows Park, 280m west of Newall Hall | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| 16 Manor Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Carved rock on Pelstone Crag 530m west of Danefield House | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 10 km (6.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peashills Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Otley Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Pool Scar | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Guiseley Wells | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 51 | 51 |
None of the street's 51 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Cafe LS21 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Londis (Otley) LS21 2DD | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 2 Nov 2015 |
| The Cottage Store LS21 2AU | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2014 |
| Yew Tree Inn LS21 2AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Riverside Cafe LS21 2BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| The Famous Wooden Hut Fish Shop LS21 2AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Adlington Otley LS21 1FQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Clitherow House Social Club LS21 3AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2013 |
| Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant LS21 1FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Cohens Chemist LS21 1BQ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Jewel Of India LS21 1BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| The Wharfe LS21 1BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School LS21 2BB | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| The Bridge Church Food And Friends Group LS21 1RW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| The Horse & Farrier Inn LS21 1BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newall Avenue (11); On or near Billams Hill (7); On or near Newall Close (6); On or near Newall Mount (3); On or near Newall Hall Park (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 9 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, flat (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, flat (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Newall Mount · Billams Hill · Newall Carr Road · Newall Hall Mews · Newall Hall Park · Grange View · Bridge Avenue · Weston Lane · Bridge Street · Belmont Avenue · Oatlands Drive · Mill Lane
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.