LS29 8NZ is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Close, 0.8km from Ilkley in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
For families considering a move, LS29 8NZ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 9.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS29 8NZ are sourced from Output Area E00053968 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS CLOSE, LS29 8NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS CLOSE, LS29 8NZ.
361
56
£ 58,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8NZ 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 80% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, LS29 8NZ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8NZ. The average age is 56.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
5 sales · Mean £ 278,000
Terraced
£ 210,000
23 sales · Mean £ 198,626
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8NZ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Ben Rhydding Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- E H Booth & Co0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.7 km
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.6 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.8 km
- Ilkley Food Bank0.8 km
- Majestic Wine1.0 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.5 km
- The Dalesway Hotel0.7 km
- Osborne House0.5 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.6 km
- Hollygarth Social Club0.8 km
- The Yard0.7 km
- Bar Tat1.0 km
- Masonic Lodge1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Clipnclimb0.7 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.5 km
- Methodist Homes Retirement Living0.9 km
- Pranzo Italian0.9 km
- The Little Tea House0.8 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ashiana0.8 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- Avalons0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley0.7 km
- Ben Rhydding1.0 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Valley Dr Ashlands Primary School0.1 km
- Valley Dr Ashlands Primary School0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Ashlands Road0.2 km
- Mayfield Rd Brewery Road0.3 km
- Leeds Rd Thwaites Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298NZ · Data under Open Government Licence