LS29 8NR is a sought-after residential area on St Pauls Grove, 0.7km from Ben Rhydding in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
For serious buyers, LS29 8NR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k. 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 8NR are sourced from Output Area E00053972 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS GROVE, LS29 8NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS GROVE, LS29 8NR.
282
45
£ 58,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8NR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS29 8NR's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £413k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8NR. The average age is 44.8. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 388,500
4 sales · Mean £ 383,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8NR has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Ilkley Grammar School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- E H Booth & Co0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.8 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.9 km
- Rafis Spricebox0.6 km
- Furniss Butchers0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.6 km
- The Dalesway Hotel0.9 km
- Osborne House0.5 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.8 km
- Hollygarth Social Club0.7 km
- Wheatley Hotel0.8 km
- The Yard0.9 km
- The Station Pub (Bar Only)0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Clipnclimb0.9 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.3 km
- Methodist Homes Retirement Living0.8 km
- The Little Tea House1.0 km
- The Veggie0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Ashiana0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ben Rhydding0.8 km
- Ilkley0.8 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Valley Dr Ashlands Primary School0.1 km
- Valley Dr Ashlands Primary School0.2 km
- Bolling Road Marlborough Grove0.2 km
- Bolling Road Marlborough Grove0.2 km
- Bolling Road Southway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298NR · Data under Open Government Licence