Silver Mill Hill Otley, Leeds
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS21), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23022266.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Guiseley, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, and Chevin Forest Park (176 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chevin Medical Practice, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £222,000 | £222,000 | £222,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2024 | 5, SILVER MILL COTTAGES LS21 3BL | Terraced | £410,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2015 | MALHAM LS21 3BJ | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2014 | SILVER MILL HOUSE LS21 3BJ | Terraced | £500,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2007 | MALHAM LS21 3BJ | Semi-detached | £222,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2002 | 1 - 2 LS21 3BJ | Terraced | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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: 1.
- 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: yes, Leeds.
Listed buildings
- Silver Mill Complex, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Yeoman Public House, Gay Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Westgate, Otley: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 1 Union Court, Westgate , Otley: up to 1 home, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Ashfield Works, Westgate, Otley: up to 50 homes, not 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, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 3BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| LS21 3BL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 80 m and 98 m above sea level (88 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS21 3BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS21 3BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Guiseley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Menston 658,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Burley-In-Wharfedale 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Silver Mill Hill Otley | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Otley Bus Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Courthouse Street Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wyca North Parade, Otley GeniePoint | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chevin Medical Practice | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boroughgate (Dental Surgery) | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Wharfedale Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Otley Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Torino Cashzone | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,690 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Chevin Forest Park 176 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bird Cage Walk Allotments East 3,060 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 181 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Carved rock on Pelstone Crag 530m west of Danefield House, a scheduled monument, 470 m (0.3 miles) south. 128 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carved rock on Pelstone Crag 530m west of Danefield House | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Cup and ring marked rock known as the Knotties Stone on Otley Chevin, 270m north east of The Royalty public house | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Parish Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| 16 Manor Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Otley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 9.6 km (6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ritchies Plantation | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Chevin | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Pool Scar | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Guiseley Wells | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Stream Point | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
7 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 All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale Auction Mart Cafe LS21 3BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Super Wok LS21 1BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chevin Service Station LS21 1BR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Bloomfield Square LS21 1BR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Catering Leeds (Otley All Saints C Of E Primary) LS21 1DF | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Gay Lane Fisheries LS21 3BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Craven Street (6); On or near Wharfe Court (2); On or near Petrol Station (2); On or near Neville Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Silver Mill Cottages · Chevin Avenue · Claro Mews · Pearsons Buildings · Wharfe Court · Waites Terrace · Neville Road · Craven Street · Leeds Road · Leeds Road · Croft Street · Lisker Court
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.