BACKSTONE LANE, LS29 8RB House Prices & Local Information

LS29 8RB is a sought-after residential area on Backstone Lane, 0.7km from Ben Rhydding in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS29, LS29 8RB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k, down 5.9% year-on-year. 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 8RB are sourced from Output Area E00053946 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.