LS29 8SN is a sought-after residential area on Springs Lane, 0.5km from Ilkley in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
For serious buyers, LS29 8SN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 89% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.2% 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 8SN are sourced from Output Area E00053947 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGS LANE, LS29 8SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGS LANE, LS29 8SN.
265
56
£ 58,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8SN 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
Average age 56, 89% owned. LS29 8SN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8SN. The average age is 55.8. 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
Flat
£ 163,500
52 sales · Mean £ 167,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8SN 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
Ilkley Grammar School
Ashlands Primary School
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.5 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.5 km
- Ilkley Food Bank0.7 km
- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.2 km
- The Dalesway Hotel0.5 km
- Osborne House0.1 km
- Ilkley Riverside Hotel1.0 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.4 km
- Ilkley Bowling Club - Bar0.8 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Bar Tat0.7 km
- Masonic Lodge0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Clipnclimb0.5 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.8 km
- Pranzo Italian0.7 km
- The Little Tea House0.6 km
- The Veggie0.4 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ashiana0.4 km
- Pizza Express0.5 km
- Avalons0.7 km
- Jade Garden0.5 km
- Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- E H Booth & Co0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Co Op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley0.4 km
- Ben Rhydding1.2 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Springs Medical Centre0.1 km
- Springs Lane Tivoli Place0.1 km
- Springs Medical Centre0.1 km
- Springs Lane Tivoli Place0.1 km
- Mayfield Rd Brewery Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298SN · Data under Open Government Licence