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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 42 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
42
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(-56%)
Shoplifting
7.62(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.71(-51%)
Burglary
5.18(+1%)
Other theft
4.5(-32%)
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 198 recent sales, the median property price is £359,000 in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £11,000,000.

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
Detached43£740,000
Flats60£272,500
Semi-Detached46£415,000
Terraced49£315,000

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

LS290DZ

Hardings Lane

LS298JE

Little Lane

LS298PB

Valley Drive

LS298RW

Constable Road

LS299AW

South Parade

LS299BD

Victoria Close

LS299DR

Church Street

LS299LB

The Moors Shopping Centre

LS298JR

Dean Street

LS298JY

Leeds Road

LS298QU

Margerison Road

LS298UU

Railway Road

LS299HS

The Grove

LS299LW

The Grove

LS299PU

Eaton Road

LS299QG

Grove Road

LS290AP

Stubham Rise

LS298ED

Clifton Terrace

LS298LH

Cairn View

LS298SW

Cowpasture Road

LS298UA

Ilkley

LS299AN

Kings Road

LS290AN

St Nicholas Road

LS298RN

Ben Rhydding Road

LS299DW

West Street

LS299ND

Parish Ghyll Drive

LS299PD

Grove Road

LS298DD

Railway Road

LS298DS

Leeds Road

LS298EX

Wharfeside Lane

LS298JP

East Parade

LS298NG

Wyvil Road

LS298NR

St Pauls Grove

LS298PS

Brighton Road

LS298RF

Undercliffe Rise

LS298TH

Springs Lane

LS299AX

Beechwood Grove

LS298JW

Gordon Street

LS298LR

Valley Road

LS298PD

Valley Drive

LS299AP

Kings Avenue

LS299DS

Church Street

LS299EL

Holme View

LS299ET

Lister Street

LS299LU

Riddings Road

LS299SQ

Norwood Park

LS290DD

Mendip House Gardens

LS290EB

Langbar Road

LS298DQ

Castle Gate

LS298QB

Wharfedale Drive

LS298RQ

Cow Pasture Road

LS299NN

Oakburn Road

LS298BW

Wheatley Lane

LS298ER

Rivadale View

LS298NT

Rhyddings Gardens

LS298NY

Rhyddings Gardens

LS298SR

Cow Pasture Road

LS299DA

Beamsley View

LS298EA

Little Lane

LS298QF

Parklands

LS299AG

Kingsway Drive

LS299HN

Bridge Lane

LS290AL

Clifford Road

LS298AA

Brook Street

LS298EN

Leamington Road

LS298HH

Trafalgar Road

LS298NF

Leeds Road

LS298RX

High Wheatley

LS298US

Blackthorn Road

LS299EU

Bridge Lane

LS299PA

The Grove

LS290AH

Middleton Avenue

LS290DX

Coppy Wood Drive

LS298DJ

Leeds Road

LS298FA

Crescent Court

LS299BU

Woodlands Rise

LS299BW

Victoria Avenue

LS299DX

South Hawksworth Street

LS299LA

South Hawksworth Street

LS299NG

Parish Ghyll Road

LS299QU

Hollin Hall Drive

LS298BF

Wheatley Close

LS298PE

Belmont Road

LS298PP

Wheatley Lane

LS299RA

Panorama Drive

LS299RN

Skipton Road

LS290ED

Langbar Road

LS298EG

Leeds Road

LS299HB

Skipton Road

LS299PW

Hollingwood Rise

LS299SW

Westwood Rise

LS290BH

Owler Park Road

LS298FB

Dale Croft Walk

LS298LD

Hampshire Close

LS298QY

Margerison Road

LS298TB

Railway Terrace

LS298UT

Blackthorn Road

LS299BF

Riddings Road

LS299FH

Kings Road

LS299HP

Riverside Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.