Riverside View Otley, Leeds
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS21), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23033015.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £198,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1).
- Flood: 21 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Menston, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wharfemeadows Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chevin Medical Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 61% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £262,495 | £184,995 | £339,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2018 | 4 LS21 1FT | Flat or maisonette | £198,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 2 LS21 1FT | Semi-detached | £339,995 | New build. |
| 17 Nov 2015 | 4 LS21 1FT | Flat or maisonette | £184,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2015 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garnetts Paper Mill, Mill Lane , Otley: up to 137 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- Ashfield Works, Westgate, Otley: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Westgate, Otley: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Yeoman Public House, Gay Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 1 Union Court, Westgate , Otley: up to 1 home, 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 19 at medium risk and 46 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 64 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 18 medium, 45 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 1FT | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| LS21 1FE | zone 2 | 2 / 19 / 44 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 53 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS21 1FE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS21 1FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Menston 658,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Guiseley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Burley-In-Wharfedale 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garnett Wharfe Development Otley | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Otley Bus Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Courthouse Street Car Park | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wyca North Parade, Otley GeniePoint | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chevin Medical Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Wharfedale Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Otley Police Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Torino Cashzone | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wharfemeadows Park 4.9 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tempest Allotments 1.8 ha | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cup and ring marked rock in Wharfemeadows Park, 280m west of Newall Hall, a scheduled monument, 300 m north-west. 138 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cup and ring marked rock in Wharfemeadows Park, 280m west of Newall Hall | Scheduled monument | 300 m north-west |
| Otley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| 16 Manor Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Carved rock on Pelstone Crag 530m west of Danefield House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Otley Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Copmanroyd Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Thornberry Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Pool Scar | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Farnley Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Guiseley Wells | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 10 |
5 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 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 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Otley the Whartons Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Otley All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buon Apps River Lounge & Italian Restaurant LS21 1FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| The Bridge Church Food And Friends Group LS21 1RW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Otley Rugby Union Football Club LS21 1HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Asda (Otley) LS21 1HE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Riverside Cafe LS21 2BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Prince Henrys Grammar School LS21 2BB | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Adlington Otley LS21 1FQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Maypole Fisheries LS21 1HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Otley Childrens Centre LS21 1HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Nov 2014 |
| Parkgate Cafe LS21 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2024 |
| The Otley Tap House LS21 1AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| The White Swan LS21 1AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| The Otley Burger Company LS21 1AE | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Maypole Food Bar LS21 1AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Chevin Health And Wholefood Stores LS21 1AE | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2015 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Garnetts Court (9); On or near Riverside View (2); On or near Riverside Square (2); On or near Garnetts Grove (1); On or near Riverside Walk (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 21% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 61% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
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
Riverside Garth · Riverside Walk · Mill Walk · Riverside Square · Mill Avenue · Garnetts Grove · Garnetts Court · Riverdale Court · Mill Row · Riverside Park · Riverdale Gardens · Riverside Park
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.