Property investment stats for Otley (Leeds), Yorkshire and The Humber
A complete guide to property investment in Otley.
Last updated: 3 November 2025
Investment summary
Otley sits quietly on the edge of Leeds, offering a mix of historic charm and practical investment fundamentals. The area has seen capital values change by 6.4% in the last year, with a three-year growth of 10.0%, indicating a steady if unspectacular pace. The rental market is supported by a strong owner-occupier base in the 81st percentile, while private renting is less common, sitting in the 12th percentile — so supply is relatively tight for would-be tenants. Affordability is reasonable, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.3 and a rent-to-income ratio of 20.4%, suggesting that both buyers and renters are not being stretched to extremes.
Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending around 42 days on the market and a median discount to asking price of £1,500 (the typical achieved discount), showing that sellers are not having to give much away to secure a deal. The area’s population skews older, in the 87th percentile for over-60s, and has a strong showing of degree-educated professionals and managers, both above the 70th percentile.
Key investment stats for Otley
Median price per sq ft
£310 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.8%
Capital growth (1y)
6.4%
Sales in past year
219
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Otley
Live prices in Otley (Leeds), Yorkshire and The Humber
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£325,000
25% of properties below...
£232,500
75% of properties below...
£407,500
Most expensive property
£2,250,000
Live listings
51
Median days on market
42
Should you invest in Otley?
Opportunities
- The top-performing yield postcode, LS21, offers a rental yield of 4.7%, which is attractive for the area.
- Capital growth over the past year of 6.4% and three-year growth of 10.0% point to a market that rewards patient investors.
- With a median time to sell of 42 days, liquidity is strong, making it easier to exit or adjust a portfolio.
Risks
- The rental market is relatively small, with private renting in just the 12th percentile, so finding tenants may be slower than in more renter-heavy areas.
- The population is older, with over-60s in the 87th percentile, so demand from younger renters or first-time buyers could be limited.
- Families are under-represented, in the 28th percentile, so properties suited to larger households may see less demand.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Otley’s property market appears set for steady progress rather than dramatic change. The combination of a strong owner-occupier presence and an older, professional population supports stability, rather than volatility. Rental yields, while not headline-grabbing, are consistent, with the best-performing areas offering 4.7% and the average at 3.8%.
Asking prices for typical properties — a three-bedroom house at £337,500 and a two-bedroom flat at £170,000 — remain accessible relative to local incomes. Investors should expect modest but reliable returns, with the main risks coming from a limited pool of renters and a slower pace of demographic renewal. For those seeking a low-drama, long-term hold, Otley continues to tick the right boxes.
Property market trends in Otley
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Otley
Investment properties in Otley (Leeds), Yorkshire and The Humber
£175,000
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Leeds Road, Otley
£275,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Sunnydale Crescent, Otley
£220,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Kineholme Drive, Otley, LS21
£200,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Bradford Road, Otley, LS21
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £1,500
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,219 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.2%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.9%
Best places to invest in Otley
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
Data sources
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.