LS29 8RP is a sought-after residential area on Maxwell Road, 0.4km from Ben Rhydding in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
For serious buyers, LS29 8RP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £815k. 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 8RP are sourced from Output Area E00053938 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAXWELL ROAD, LS29 8RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAXWELL ROAD, LS29 8RP.
375
46
£ 58,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8RP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS29 8RP combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£815k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £815k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8RP. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 775,000
7 sales · Mean £ 854,157
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8RP has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ilkley Grammar School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ashlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cow and Calf Rock Cafe0.8 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.8 km
- Pranzo0.9 km
- White Wells Spa Cottage Tea Room1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.9 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.5 km
- Osborne House0.8 km
- Cow And Calf Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Wheatley Hotel0.8 km
- Ben Rhydding Golf Club (Bar Only)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yo! To Go0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Furniss Butchers0.9 km
- N&K Convenience Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ben Rhydding1.0 km
- Ilkley1.1 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ben Rhydding Road0.2 km
- Ben Rhydding Road0.2 km
- Wheatley Rd Cowpasture Road0.4 km
- Wheatley Rd Clifton Road0.4 km
- Wheatley Rd Clifton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298RP · Data under Open Government Licence