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About

Ilkley ward encompasses the town of Ilkley and its surrounding moorland edges within the Bradford district. The area is defined by the River Wharfe to the south and the steep rise of Ilkley Moor to the north. The town centre is a mix of local shops and businesses, with residential streets extending outwards. The landscape is a clear blend of built environment and open countryside, with the moor providing a prominent backdrop visible from many parts of the town.

A key feature is the expanse of Ilkley Moor, a large area of open access land marked by rocky outcrops and historic stone carvings. The moorland paths are used for walking and recreation, leading to landmarks like the Cow and Calf rocks. The town maintains several parks and green spaces, including the Riverside Gardens along the Wharfe. Transport links include a railway station providing direct services to Leeds and Bradford.

Area overview

On average Ilkley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilkley is £57,972 per year. There are 6 schools in Ilkley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ilkley is home to around 15,035 people, with a population density of about 795.6 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ilkley Population

15,035

Population density

795.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.29(-56%)

Shoplifting

7.78(-10%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.18(-48%)

Burglary

5.45(+6%)

Other theft

4.72(-29%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

13,734

91.34%

Other White

519

3.45%

White and Asian (mixed)

137

0.91%

Irish

107

0.71%

Pakistani

0.65%

Total population: 15,036

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,691

53.01%

Level 3 (A level)

1,603

12.7%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,477

11.7%

No qualifications

1,309

10.37%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

757

Total 16+ residents: 12,621

Housing

Owns outright

3,312

49.15%

Owns with a mortgage

1,908

28.32%

Private landlord or letting agency

877

13.02%

Other social rented

300

4.45%

Social rents from council

177

2.63%

Total households: 6,738

Property prices in Ilkley

Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Ilkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £11,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	45	£740,000	£347,800	£595,000	£875,000	£1,216,000
Flats	68	£268,750	£145,350	£209,231	£325,625	£476,375
Semi-Detached	51	£415,000	£235,000	£332,550	£530,000	£895,000
Terraced	55	£325,500	£212,800	£280,000	£487,500	£708,750

10 years median price trend in Ilkley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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