LS29 8JG is a sought-after residential area on Mayfield Road, 0.6km from Ilkley in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 23.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS29 8JG are sourced from Output Area E00053968 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD ROAD, LS29 8JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, LS29 8JG.
361
56
£ 58,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS29 8JG is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8JG. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 271,000
4 sales · Mean £ 270,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8JG has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashlands Primary School
Ilkley Grammar School
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.4 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.5 km
- Ilkley Food Bank0.6 km
- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.3 km
- The Dalesway Hotel0.5 km
- Osborne House0.3 km
- Ilkley Riverside Hotel1.0 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.4 km
- Ilkley Bowling Club - Bar0.8 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Bar Tat0.8 km
- Masonic Lodge0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Clipnclimb0.5 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.7 km
- Pranzo Italian0.7 km
- The Little Tea House0.6 km
- The Veggie0.4 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ashiana0.5 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- Avalons0.7 km
- Jade Garden0.5 km
- Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- E H Booth & Co0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co Op1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley0.5 km
- Ben Rhydding1.2 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mayfield Rd Brewery Road0.0 km
- Mayfield Rd Brewery Road0.1 km
- Golden Butts Road0.2 km
- Golden Butts Road0.2 km
- Little Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298JG · Data under Open Government Licence