LS29 8RQ is a sought-after residential area on Cow Pasture Road, 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 8RQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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: Average house prices are around £376k, down 43.1% 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 8RQ are sourced from Output Area E00053946 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COW PASTURE ROAD, LS29 8RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COW PASTURE ROAD, LS29 8RQ.
264
49
£ 58,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8RQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS29 8RQ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £376k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £376k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 43.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8RQ. The average age is 49.3. 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
Flat
£ 187,450
3 sales · Mean £ 197,316
Detached
£ 725,000
3 sales · Mean £ 695,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8RQ has low crime rates — 15 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
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
Ashlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- E H Booth & Co0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley1.0 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.8 km
- Savers1.0 km
- Rafis Spricebox0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.6 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.2 km
- Osborne House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.9 km
- Olicana Bridge Club0.8 km
- The Yard1.0 km
- The Station Pub (Bar Only)0.8 km
- The Ticket Office - (Bar Only)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Clipnclimb0.9 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.9 km
- The Little Tea House1.0 km
- The Veggie0.9 km
- The Vine1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ashiana0.8 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Yo! To Go0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley0.9 km
- Ben Rhydding1.2 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatley Rd Cowpasture Road0.2 km
- Ben Rhydding Road0.2 km
- Wheatley Rd Clifton Road0.2 km
- Cowpasture Road0.2 km
- Wheatley Rd Clifton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298RQ · Data under Open Government Licence