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Ilkley & Ben Rhydding

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About

Ilkley sits on the River Wharfe in the City of Bradford, with Ben Rhydding immediately to the south. The town developed as a spa in the 19th century and the settlement around Ben Rhydding grew up around a hydropathic establishment of that era. A railway station provides direct services to Leeds and Bradford, and streets near the river contain shops, cafes and local businesses that serve residents and visitors. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to later suburban streets, and community facilities include a library, a theatre and schools used by both Ilkley and Ben Rhydding households.

The moorland edge is right beside the town: paths lead from the centre onto Ilkley Moor and up to the Cow and Calf gritstone outcrop, the rock formation that looks down over the valley. The moor is the setting for the folk song "On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at", and walkers use marked routes, grit tracks and riverside paths for short outings or longer circuits. Annual events such as the local literature festival and regular market days bring activity to the town throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Ilkley & Ben Rhydding has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding is £59,527 per year. There are 5 schools in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ilkley & Ben Rhydding is home to around 13,119 people, with a population density of about 1,766.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilkley & Ben Rhydding Population
13,119
Population density
1,766.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.06(-57%)
Shoplifting
7.7(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.26(-63%)
Burglary
5.18(+2%)
Other theft
3.96(-40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,975
91.29%
Other White
443
3.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
120
0.91%
Irish
87
0.66%
Pakistani
79
0.6%
Total population: 13,118

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,712
52.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,413
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,278
11.7%
No qualifications
1,148
10.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
672
6.15%
Total 16+ residents: 10,922

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,823
48.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,665
28.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
757
12.98%
Other social rented
275
4.72%
Social rents from council
171
2.93%
Total households: 5,831

Property prices in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding

Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £400,475 in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,421,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilkley & Ben Rhydding in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats73£250,000
Semi-Detached45£465,000
Terraced50£332,500
Detached54£756,250

10 years median price trend in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding.

All postcodes in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding

LS290AJ

Low Close

LS298RP

Maxwell Road

LS298BS

Wheatley Lane

LS299LP

Chantry Drive

LS299HP

Riverside Walk

LS299TD

Badger Close

LS298BA

Ben Rhydding Drive

LS299NR

Ghyll Wood

LS298HX

Little Lane

LS299AW

South Parade

LS298HN

Nelson Road

LS298NY

Rhyddings Gardens

LS298FF

Stansfield Close

LS298QW

Connaught Road

LS299TG

Apple Tree Gardens

LS299BX

Woodlands Grove

LS299QD

Pinewood Close

LS298EE

Leeds Road

LS290AR

Langbar Road

LS298PE

Belmont Road

LS298PH

Cardan Drive

LS299QH

Hebers Ghyll Drive

LS299QG

Grove Road

LS299QW

Queens Drive

LS299BJ

Skipton Road

LS298EP

Ash Grove

LS298QH

Bolling Road

LS298QJ

Manley Grove

LS298DN

Back Weston Road

LS299FB

Back Grove Road

LS299EP

Skipton Road

LS298BX

Moorfield Way

LS299PS

Pines Gardens

LS298RS

Hangingstone Road

LS298QQ

Bolling Road

LS298NH

Brackenwood Close

LS298BN

Cheltenham Avenue

LS298DQ

Castle Gate

LS299DE

Beacon Rise

LS299PH

Grove Road

LS299NU

Back Parish Ghyll Road

LS298SJ

Clifton Villas

LS299EW

Skipton Road

LS298SA

Wheatley Grove

LS299DS

Church Street

LS298JN

North Parade

LS299PB

Grove Road

LS290AX

Clifford Road

LS298FD

Rowany Gardens

LS298LY

Leeds Road

LS299BP

Dale View

LS299LX

Riddings Road

LS298RX

High Wheatley

LS298AY

Ben Rhydding Drive

LS298JT

Ashlands Road

LS298JL

West Parade

LS298QZ

Margerison Crescent

LS299PX

Heath Park

LS290AY

Curly Hill

LS290DY

Coppy Wood Drive

LS298QE

Marlborough Grove

LS298JZ

Dansk Way

LS299BQ

Skipton Road

LS298PQ

Strathmore Road

LS299BH

Skipton Road

LS298DZ

Leeds Road

LS299DY

Church Street

LS298QT

St Johns Road

LS298RB

Backstone Lane

LS298QN

Manley Rise

LS298HQ

Railway Road

LS299HB

Skipton Road

LS299RN

Skipton Road

LS299DA

Beamsley View

LS298LA

Hauxley Court

LS290BB

Hardings Lane

LS290AP

Stubham Rise

LS298SB

High Wood

LS298NL

Valley Drive

LS298QB

Wharfedale Drive

LS298PG

Craigmore Drive

LS298AL

Valley Drive

LS299AY

Victoria Drive

LS299BT

Ash Close

LS298EZ

Drill Hall Business Centre

LS299PD

Grove Road

LS298DT

All Saints Court

LS298HD

Cowpasture Road

LS298TS

Wheatley Road

LS298EB

Ilkley

LS290SN

Woodside Court

LS298HP

Railway Road

LS299DW

West Street

LS298FJ

Lanshaw Court

LS299LA

South Hawksworth Street

LS299AL

Westville Close

LS299BF

Riddings Road

LS299ES

Alexandra Place

LS290AL

Clifford Road

LS298SE

Longcroft Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.