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Ilkley

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 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 5 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(-11%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.99(-58%)

Burglary

5.25(+3%)

Other theft

4.19(-37%)

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

Median price£400,000

Price per sq ft£369

Sales (last 12 months)239

Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £660K

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £369 per square foot) in Ilkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilkley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	54	£777,850	£468	£479,250	£681,250	£900,004	£1,167,500
Semi-Detached	54	£417,500	£375	£259,110	£317,500	£622,500	£1,124,500
Terraced	52	£374,250	£333	£227,750	£280,000	£476,250	£821,250
Flats	79	£250,000	£338	£129,923	£190,000	£335,000	£465,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilkley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilkley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£555,000	£222,063	£317,315	£263,725
2017	£649,750	£211,000	£347,250	£285,000
2018	£588,500	£245,699	£315,000	£305,000
2019	£662,000	£251,999	£345,875	£362,500
2020	£638,000	£242,500	£375,000	£305,000
2021	£766,000	£252,500	£435,000	£329,250
2022	£822,500	£260,000	£455,000	£382,500
2023	£797,500	£290,000	£455,000	£375,000
2024	£850,000	£257,000	£416,500	£389,950
2025	£762,500	£279,527	£465,000	£347,500
2026	£778,500	£230,000	£580,000	£396,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilkley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£322	£274	£286	£258
2017	£347	£281	£284	£263
2018	£350	£323	£285	£269
2019	£353	£333	£315	£276
2020	£368	£306	£329	£281
2021	£387	£326	£348	£304
2022	£443	£353	£352	£324
2023	£430	£344	£382	£336
2024	£451	£332	£378	£343
2025	£436	£348	£384	£348
2026	£517	£316	£367	£307

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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