Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOUNT PLEASANT, LS29 8TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, LS29 8TW.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS29 8TW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS29 8TW combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£152k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS29 8TW is a sought-after residential area on Mount Pleasant, 0.5km from Ilkley in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS29, LS29 8TW 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: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8TW are sourced from Output Area E00053951 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8TW. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 152,500

9 sales · Mean £ 163,184

Terraced

£ 502,500

2 sales · Mean £ 502,500

Detached

£ 567,500

2 sales · Mean £ 567,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS29 8TW 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Shoplifting11
Other theft9
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Ilkley Grammar School

Outstanding2039 pupils0.2 km
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Ashlands Primary School

Outstanding366 pupils0.7 km
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The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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Ben Rhydding Primary School

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Outstanding353 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Lishmans of Ilkley0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.7 km
  • Waste Not Ilkley0.5 km
  • Ilkley Food Bank0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Reynards Retreat0.3 km
  • The Dalesway Hotel0.6 km
  • Osborne House0.2 km
  • Craiglands Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.6 km
  • Ilkley Bowling Club - Bar0.9 km
  • The Yard0.6 km
  • Bar Tat0.8 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Clipnclimb0.5 km
  • Happy Valley Cafe0.9 km
  • Pranzo Italian0.7 km
  • The Little Tea House0.6 km
  • The Veggie0.6 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ashiana0.4 km
  • Pizza Express0.5 km
  • Avalons0.7 km
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • E H Booth & Co0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co Op0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilkley0.5 km
  • Ben Rhydding1.4 km
  • Burley-In-Wharfedale4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowpasture Road Crossbeck Rd0.1 km
  • Crossbeck Road0.1 km
  • Cowpasture Rd Tivoli Place0.2 km
  • Cowpasture Road0.2 km
  • Springs Medical Centre0.2 km