LS29 8EL is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Ilkley in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS29 8EL are sourced from Output Area E00053960 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS29 8EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS29 8EL.
314
46
£ 58,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 46, LS29 8EL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8EL. The average age is 45.9. 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 8EL has low crime rates — 39 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
Ashlands Primary School
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ilkley Grammar School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.3 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.6 km
- Ilkley Food Bank0.5 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.5 km
- The Dalesway Hotel0.4 km
- Osborne House0.6 km
- Ilkley Riverside Hotel0.7 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.3 km
- Ilkley Bowling Club - Bar0.7 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Bar Tat0.6 km
- Masonic Lodge0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Clipnclimb0.5 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.9 km
- Pranzo Italian0.6 km
- The Little Tea House0.6 km
- The Veggie0.3 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ashiana0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- Avalons0.5 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- E H Booth & Co0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co Op0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley0.4 km
- Ben Rhydding1.4 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd Thwaites Avenue0.1 km
- Booths Supermarket0.1 km
- Lower Wellington Road0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Thwaites Avenue0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Little Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298EL · Data under Open Government Licence