West Lane Askwith, North Yorkshire
42 addresses across 5 postcodes (LS21), about 700 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 16681933.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5, E: 9, F: 2, G: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 E; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 21% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Burley-In-Wharfedale, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Centurion Meadows Community Orchard, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grange Park Surgery, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, detached (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: before 1900 (12); 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (8); owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (23% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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, North Yorkshire.
Listed buildings
- IBBOTSON FARMHOUSE AND ATTACHED BARN, grade II
- MANOR HOUSE, grade II
- OLD VICARAGE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 23 November 2026 to 18 December 2026: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 23 November 2026 to 18 December 2026: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works, permit applied for)
- 4 January 2027 to 8 January 2027: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026: QUICKLINE COMMUNICATIONS LTD, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 8 June 2026 to 16 October 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 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 2HX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| LS21 2HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LS21 2HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LS21 2JA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LS21 2JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 107 m and 124 m above sea level (119 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS21 2HX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LS21 2HY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LS21 2HZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LS21 2JA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LS21 2JQ | 100% | 21% | 21% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Burley-In-Wharfedale 607,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ben Rhydding 219,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Menston 658,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Askwith Nurseries | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Otley Bus Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wyca North Parade, Otley GeniePoint | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Grange Park Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Cohens Chemist | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Burley Dental Suite | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Wharfedale Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Otley Police Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Burley in Wharfedale - Main Street, Burley In Wharfedale Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Centurion Meadows Community Orchard 6,660 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 370 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,800 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 670 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cup and groove marked rock east of New Close Quarry, 300m south west of Whitbeck Manor, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cup and groove marked rock east of New Close Quarry, 300m south west of Whitbeck Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Cup and grooved marked rock in tree line between New Close Quarry and Poppling Well Beck, 280m south west of Whitbeck Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Cup, ring and groove marked rock south of track on Weston Moor 500m WNW of Weston Moor Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Butlers' Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Grassgarth Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Goit | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Wood Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Beanlands Island | Island | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 42 |
14 of the street's 42 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 North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askwith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (west-yorkshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 23 November 2026 to 18 December 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 23 November 2026 to 18 December 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LS21 2HX: 24 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- LS21 2HY: 8 addresses
- LS21 2HZ: 5 addresses
- LS21 2JA: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- LS21 2JQ: 2 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Eastbeck Court · Rhyddings View
All the streets in LS21 and across North Yorkshire.
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.