LS29 9BQ is a sought-after residential area on Skipton Road, 0.6km from Heathcote in Ilkley. Administratively it sits within Ilkley ward and the Keighley constituency.
For serious buyers, LS29 9BQ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £800k. 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 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00053961 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIPTON ROAD, LS29 9BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIPTON ROAD, LS29 9BQ.
359
53
£ 58,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS29 9BQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS29 9BQ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£800k 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 9BQ. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 800,000
3 sales · Mean £ 818,333
Detached
£ 715,250
1 sales · Mean £ 715,250
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS29 9BQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Ashlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Ilkley Food Bank0.9 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Mint Velvet0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Moin Moin Backerei0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ilkley Lawn Tennis And Squash Club0.1 km
- Ilkley Moor Vaults0.5 km
- Ilkley Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- Olicanian Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Lister Arms0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- @ Stef and Didi1.0 km
- Bettys Cafe Tea Room0.9 km
- Broadley's bistro & Wine Bar0.8 km
- Brooks1.0 km
- Dan's Den at Christchurch1.0 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ilkley Riverside Hotel0.5 km
- The Dalesway Hotel1.0 km
- The Briery Retreat Centre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Palazzo0.8 km
- Avalons0.8 km
- Jade Garden1.0 km
- Shalimar0.9 km
- Valentinos1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilkley1.1 km
- Ben Rhydding2.6 km
- Burley-In-Wharfedale6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Skipton Rd Appletree Gardens0.1 km
- Skipton Rd Victoria Avenue0.1 km
- Skipton Rd Easby Drive0.2 km
- Skipton Rd Easby Drive0.2 km
- Dale View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS299BQ · Data under Open Government Licence