LS29 8AF is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Ilkley in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS29, LS29 8AF offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS29 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00053958 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS29 8AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS29 8AF.
266
54
£ 58,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LS29 8AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8AF. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8AF has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Ashlands Primary School
Ilkley Grammar School
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.2 km
- W H Smith0.1 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.1 km
- Ilkley Food Bank0.2 km
- Majestic Wine0.2 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.4 km
- The Dalesway Hotel0.2 km
- Osborne House0.5 km
- Ilkley Riverside Hotel0.5 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.3 km
- Ilkley Bowling Club - Bar0.3 km
- Ilkley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club0.8 km
- The Yard0.1 km
- Bar Tat0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Clipnclimb0.1 km
- Pranzo Italian0.1 km
- The Little Tea House0.0 km
- The Veggie0.3 km
- The Vine0.0 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ashiana0.2 km
- Pizza Express0.1 km
- Avalons0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- E H Booth & Co0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co Op0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley0.2 km
- Ben Rhydding1.8 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Street Railway Rd0.0 km
- Railway Rd Brook Street0.1 km
- The Grove0.1 km
- Ilkley Rail Station0.1 km
- Ilkley Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298AF · Data under Open Government Licence