LS29 8SX is a sought-after residential area on Craiglands Park, 0.7km from Ilkley in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS29, LS29 8SX offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k. 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 8SX are sourced from Output Area E00053951 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAIGLANDS PARK, LS29 8SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIGLANDS PARK, LS29 8SX.
372
49
£ 56,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8SX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS29 8SX combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£640k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8SX. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 611,000
4 sales · Mean £ 713,000
Semi-Detached
£ 545,000
1 sales · Mean £ 545,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8SX has low crime rates — 23 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
23 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley0.8 km
- W H Smith0.8 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.6 km
- Ilkley Food Bank0.9 km
- Majestic Wine1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.4 km
- The Dalesway Hotel0.8 km
- Osborne House0.3 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.7 km
- Ilkley Bowling Club - Bar1.0 km
- The Yard0.7 km
- Bar Tat0.9 km
- Masonic Lodge0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Clipnclimb0.6 km
- Pranzo Italian0.9 km
- The Little Tea House0.7 km
- The Veggie0.7 km
- The Vine0.7 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ashiana0.6 km
- Pizza Express0.6 km
- Avalons0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- E H Booth & Co0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley0.7 km
- Ben Rhydding1.4 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cowpasture Road0.1 km
- Cowpasture Road Crossbeck Rd0.2 km
- Crossbeck Road0.2 km
- Wheatley Rd Cowpasture Road0.2 km
- Wheatley Rd Clifton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298SX · Data under Open Government Licence