Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BEN RHYDDING DRIVE, LS29 8BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEN RHYDDING DRIVE, LS29 8BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

295

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS29 8BG 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.

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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 61, 88% owned. LS29 8BG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £1.2M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS29 8BG is a sought-after residential area on Ben Rhydding Drive, 0.6km from Stead in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.

For serious buyers, LS29 8BG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00053954 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8BG. The average age is 60.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,175,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS29 8BG has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Ben Rhydding Primary School

Good193 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cow and Calf Rock Cafe0.7 km
  • Moss and Moor0.8 km
  • Clevedon House0.1 km
  • Kashmiri Aroma0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cow And Calf Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ben Rhydding Golf Club (Bar Only)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ben Rhydding1.3 km
  • Burley-In-Wharfedale2.3 km
  • Ilkley2.5 km