LS29 8TX is a sought-after residential area on Briarfield Close, 0.5km from Ben Rhydding in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
For serious buyers, LS29 8TX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% 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 £860k, up 11.0% 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 8TX are sourced from Output Area E00053948 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIARFIELD CLOSE, LS29 8TX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIARFIELD CLOSE, LS29 8TX.
355
46
£ 58,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 8TX 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS29 8TX's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £860k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £860k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS29 8TX. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 817,500
6 sales · Mean £ 750,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 8TX has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 & Co0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer - Simply Food0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lishmans of Ilkley1.0 km
- Waste Not Ilkley0.9 km
- Rafis Spricebox0.8 km
- Furniss Butchers0.7 km
- Ilkley Visitor Information Centre0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Reynards Retreat0.7 km
- Osborne House0.6 km
- Craiglands Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Fuggle & Golding Tap House0.9 km
- Hollygarth Social Club0.9 km
- Wheatley Hotel0.7 km
- Ben Rhydding Golf Club (Bar Only)1.0 km
- The Station Pub (Bar Only)0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Clipnclimb0.9 km
- Happy Valley Cafe0.5 km
- Methodist Homes Retirement Living0.9 km
- The Veggie0.9 km
- Toast House0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ashiana0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Midgley's Fisheries0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ben Rhydding0.8 km
- Ilkley0.9 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bolling Road Marlborough Grove0.1 km
- Bolling Road Marlborough Grove0.1 km
- Bolling Road Southway0.1 km
- Springs Lane Wheatley Rd0.3 km
- Springs Lane Wheatley Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS298TX · Data under Open Government Licence