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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

LS299QP

Parish Ghyll Lane

LS299RT

Hebers Ghyll Drive

LS290AT

Rupert Road

LS290DB

Gilstead Way

LS298EQ

Leeds Road

LS298NU

Grange Avenue

LS298RB

Backstone Lane

LS298RS

Hangingstone Road

LS299NS

Dale Croft

LS290AE

Gilstead Way

LS290EY

The Arbour

LS290SN

Woodside Court

LS298HX

Little Lane

LS298UB

Lower Constable Fold

LS299BE

Easby Drive

LS299DH

The Brambles

LS299DQ

Saddlers Croft

LS290AR

Langbar Road

LS298RT

Rombalds Lane

LS298TF

Springfield Avenue

LS299AE

Kings Road

LS299FA

Myddleton View

LS299FE

Castle Mews

LS290BG

Owler Park Road

LS298AG

Brook Street

LS298DF

Castle Gate

LS298DL

Crescent Terrace

LS298DU

Wharfe View Road

LS298FL

Lower Railway Road

LS298JZ

Dansk Way

LS298UR

Blackthorn Road

LS299BA

Victoria Road

LS299HX

Back Parish Ghyll Road

LS299RQ

Premiere Park

LS290AW

Olicana Park

LS298AY

Ben Rhydding Drive

LS299EZ

Yewbank Terrace

LS299PX

Heath Park

LS290DY

Coppy Wood Drive

LS298EZ

Drill Hall Business Centre

LS298HT

Railway Road

LS298NX

Melville Grove

LS299PT

Parish Ghyll Drive

LS290EE

Langbar Road

LS298HJ

Nile Road

LS298JJ

Little Lane

LS298LQ

Wood View

LS298PL

Wheatley Lane

LS298QQ

Bolling Road

LS298TD

Clifton Road

LS298TE

Springs Lane

LS299DT

Castle Yard

LS299EE

The Grove

LS290AX

Clifford Road

LS299EH

Skipton Road

LS290DH

Carter's Lane

LS298QW

Connaught Road

LS298UD

Tarn Mews

LS299AR

Kings Road

LS299BB

Northcroft Grove

LS299NX

Upper Parish Ghyll Lane

LS299QH

Hebers Ghyll Drive

LS299RJ

Skipton Road

LS298FH

Thimblestones Court

LS298HP

Railway Road

LS298PT

Wheatley Avenue

LS298WH

Little Lane

LS299BQ

Skipton Road

LS290DE

Carter's Lane

LS290EZ

The Coppice

LS298QN

Manley Rise

LS299AJ

Westville Road

LS299FB

Back Grove Road

LS298DH

Leeds Road

LS298LL

Leeds Road

LS298LS

Sunset Drive

LS298QA

Bolling Road

LS298QX

Cowpasture Road

LS299AQ

Westville Road

LS299BT

Ash Close

LS299BX

Woodlands Grove

LS299EA

Regent Road

LS299HY

Queens Drive

LS299LZ

Albany Walk

LS299PB

Grove Road

LS299PF

Grove Road

LS298ES

Ash Street

LS298PG

Craigmore Drive

LS299AL

Westville Close

LS298JG

Mayfield Road

LS299AF

Yewcroft

LS299HA

Skipton Road

LS299HL

Bridge Lane

LS299LX

Riddings Road

LS298JU

Kimberley Street

LS298QP

Manley Road

LS298SU

Tivoli Place

LS298UW

Railway Road

LS299BZ

Kings Road

LS299DB

Beverley Rise

Data Sources

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