Surprise Cottage, Otley
Surprise Cottage, Otley
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Surprise Cottage, Otley as a period house with 1,313 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 6,407 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Surprise Cottage, Otley has an estimated sale value of £524,453 and an estimated rental value of £1,538 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
York Gate, Otley, LS21 lies in the borough of Leeds, within the LS21 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Surprise Cottage, Otley has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Surprise Cottage, Otley would be worth £550,676, with a potential rental value of £1,615 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £487,742, with a rental value of £1,431 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Surprise Cottage, Otley has decreased by £5,532 (1.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £41 (2.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.5%.
Plot Size
Surprise Cottage, Otley occupies a 6,407 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 8 other houses in this postcode, 6 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Surprise Cottage, Otley has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Apr 2026.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Room heaters, electric.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.4 kilometres of Surprise Cottage, Otley across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 5, Whiteley Croft Rise, Otley, LS21 3NR, a freehold house, sold at £535,000 on the 17th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in LS21.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Surprise Cottage, Otley as the 7th largest and the 7th most expensive of the 10 addresses on York Gate, Otley, LS21.
Against the LS21 postcode district average, it is £178k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.2kmWestgate Primary School
- 1.5kmOtley All Saints CofE Primary School
- 1.5kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley
- 2.2kmOtley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
- 2.4kmSt. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
- 2.7kmGuiseley School
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Public Transport Nearby
Guiseley station is the nearest stop to Surprise Cottage, Otley at 2.2 kilometres away.
- 2.2kmGuiseley
- 2.5kmMenston
- 4.1kmBurley-in-Wharfedale
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
