Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLACKTHORN ROAD, LS29 8US House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKTHORN ROAD, LS29 8US.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

416

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /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 8US represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 42, LS29 8US has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £161k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

LS29 8US is a safe, established residential area on Blackthorn Road, 0.9km from Ben Rhydding in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.

Day-to-day life in LS29 8US has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS29 8US are sourced from Output Area E00053942 (shared with 12 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 8US. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 158,000

11 sales · Mean £ 157,931

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

LS29 8US has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good144 pupils0.3 km
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Ben Rhydding Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Ashlands Primary School

Outstanding366 pupils0.7 km
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Ilkley Grammar School

Outstanding2039 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hollygarth Social Club0.2 km
  • Wheatley Hotel0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Happy Valley Cafe0.2 km
  • Methodist Homes Retirement Living0.3 km
  • TC's Cafe0.9 km
  • Pranzo0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • E H Booth & Co1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Rafis Spricebox1.0 km
  • Furniss Butchers0.5 km
  • N&K Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Stepping Stones Self Serve0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Sunshine Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Midgley's Fisheries0.9 km
  • The Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ben Rhydding0.5 km
  • Ilkley1.2 km
  • Burley-In-Wharfedale4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds Road Colbert Ave0.2 km
  • Valley Drive Valley Rd0.2 km
  • Leeds Road Colbert Ave0.2 km
  • Valley Drive Valley Rd0.2 km
  • Leeds Rd Mayfield Avenue0.2 km