LS29 8LE is a safe, established residential area on Woodlands, 0.8km from Ben Rhydding in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
Day-to-day life in LS29 8LE has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS29 8LE are sourced from Output Area E00053942 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS, LS29 8LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS, LS29 8LE.
416
42
£ 58,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8LE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 42, LS29 8LE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8LE. The average age is 42.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 258,001
1 sales · Mean £ 258,001
Detached
£ 249,500
1 sales · Mean £ 249,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8LE has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ashlands Primary School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
Ilkley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- E H Booth & Co0.7 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.9 km
- Rafis Spricebox0.7 km
- Furniss Butchers0.7 km
- Ilkley Visitor Information Centre1.0 km
- N&K Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.8 km
- Osborne House0.8 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.9 km
- Hollygarth Social Club0.5 km
- Wheatley Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Happy Valley Cafe0.2 km
- Methodist Homes Retirement Living0.6 km
- The Veggie0.9 km
- Toast House0.9 km
- Ilkley Cinema0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Midgley's Fisheries0.6 km
- The Fish Shop0.6 km
- Yo! To Go0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ben Rhydding0.7 km
- Ilkley1.0 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Valley Dr Ashlands Primary School0.1 km
- Valley Drive Valley Rd0.2 km
- Valley Drive Valley Rd0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298LE · Data under Open Government Licence