Is LS29 8PB a safe place to live?

Yes, LS29 8PB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LS29 8PB?

The population for the LS29 8PB area is approximately 416 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

VALLEY DRIVE, LS29 8PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY DRIVE, LS29 8PB.

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

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Population

416

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS29 8PB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10

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4/10

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4/10

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4/10

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5/10

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6/10

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9/10

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4/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 42, LS29 8PB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS29 8PB is a safe, established residential area on Valley Drive, 0.8km from Ben Rhydding in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.

Day-to-day life in LS29 8PB has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS29 8PB are sourced from Output Area E00053942 (shared with 12 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 8PB. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%

Asian / British Asian1.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

LS29 8PB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42

Burglary9

Criminal damage and arson8

Vehicle crime7

Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.2 km

Ben Rhydding Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km

Ashlands Primary School

Outstanding366 pupils0.6 km

Ilkley Grammar School

Outstanding2039 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Hollygarth Social Club0.3 km
Wheatley Hotel0.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Happy Valley Cafe0.2 km
Methodist Homes Retirement Living0.4 km
TC's Cafe0.8 km
Pranzo0.5 km

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Supermarkets

3 nearby

Tesco0.6 km
E H Booth & Co0.9 km
Tesco0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Rafis Spricebox0.9 km
Furniss Butchers0.5 km
N&K Convenience Store0.2 km
Stepping Stones Self Serve0.3 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Osborne House1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
Midgley's Fisheries0.8 km
The Fish Shop0.8 km
Yo! To Go0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ben Rhydding0.5 km
Ilkley1.2 km
Burley-In-Wharfedale4.0 km

Bus Stops

Valley Drive Valley Rd0.1 km
Valley Drive Valley Rd0.2 km
Leeds Rd Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
Leeds Road Colbert Ave0.2 km
Leeds Road Colbert Ave0.2 km