LS29 7RR is a sought-after residential area on Far Mead Croft, 0.2km from Wharfedale (Burley in Wharfedale) in Burley in Wharfedale. Administratively it sits within Wharfedale ward and the Shipley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS29, LS29 7RR offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £507k, down 23.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LS29 7RR are sourced from Output Area E00054325 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAR MEAD CROFT, LS29 7RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAR MEAD CROFT, LS29 7RR.
302
38
£ 56,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 7RR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS29 7RR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £507k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 23.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 7RR. The average age is 38.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 431,276
10 sales · Mean £ 422,145
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 7RR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burley Oaks Primary School
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Burley Social Club (Bar Only)0.2 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.5 km
- The Queens Head0.5 km
- Burley in Wharfedale Sports Club0.5 km
- White Horse Inn (Bar Only)0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Burley Fisheries0.5 km
- Pizza One0.3 km
- Peking House 20.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Waste Not0.5 km
- Cohens Chemist0.3 km
- M G Spauls0.2 km
- AM-PM Stores & P.O.0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arlo0.6 km
- The Red Chilli0.5 km
- Moghuls Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Zanco0.4 km
- Cock Pit Farm Tea Rooms @ The Grange0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley-In-Wharfedale0.9 km
- Menston2.9 km
- Ben Rhydding3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ilkley Road Far Mead Croft0.1 km
- Ilkley Road Far Mead Croft0.1 km
- Main Street North Parade0.2 km
- Main Street Peel Pl0.3 km
- Aireville Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS297RR · Data under Open Government Licence