Area360 logo

Postcode insights

LS29 8LF

Mayfield Avenue

Ilkley

Interactive map showing LS29 8LF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LS29 8LF

Overview

Postcode LS29 8LF is located in an urban city, within the Ilkley ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ilkley & Ben Rhydding area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding is £59,527 per year. The nearest station is Ben Rhydding, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Ilkley & Ben Rhydding has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ilkley & Ben Rhydding has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding is £59,527 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from LS29 8LF.

Flood risk

Low

Ilkley & Ben Rhydding near LS29 8LF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ben Rhydding located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS29 8LF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ben Rhydding

N/A

Walking directions to Ben Rhydding
0.6 mi

Ilkley

N/A

Walking directions to Ilkley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
4,344.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.4(-22%)
Burglary
7.08(+39%)
Other theft
7.08(+6%)
Public order
6.07(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.55(-47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
91.2%
Other White
14
4.93%
Indian
5
1.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.7%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
37.14%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.51%
No qualifications
34
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
43.61%
Owns with a mortgage
44
33.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.03%
Social rents from council
7
5.26%
Other social rented
7
5.26%
Total households: 133

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£777,850£468
Semi-Detached54£417,500£375
Terraced52£374,250£333
Flats79£250,000£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilkley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilkley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilkley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS29 8LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS29 8LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 20257, Mayfield Avenue, Ilkley, LS29 8LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£358,000
29 Aug 202540, Hauxley Court, Ilkley, LS29 8LASemi-DetachedFreehold£269,400
11 Jul 202552, Hauxley Court, Ilkley, LS29 8LASemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
26 Sept 202517, Hampshire Close, Ilkley, LS29 8LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
14 Feb 20252, Hampshire Close, Ilkley, LS29 8LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,100

Schools

In the LS29 8LF postcode area, located within Ilkley & Ben Rhydding, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS29 8LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAshlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBen Rhydding Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS29 8LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS29 8LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIlkley Convenience Store1 1 The Parade, Ilkley, LS29 8NTWalking directions to Ilkley Convenience Store
0.3 miCostcutterCarter's Lane, Bradford, LS29 8NFWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miBoothsLeeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8EEWalking directions to Booths
0.4 miTesco19 Springs Lane, Ilkley, LS29 8UAWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS29 8LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ros Brown

Ilkley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Robbie Moore

Keighley and Ilkley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyKeighley and IlkleyE14001308
WardIlkleyE05001354
ParishIlkleyE04000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ilkley & Ben RhyddingE02002184
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 002HE01010699
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS29 8LF

Is LS29 8LF (Ilkley & Ben Rhydding) safe?

The area around LS29 8LF records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS29 8LF?

The median sale price around LS29 8LF in Ilkley & Ben Rhydding is £400,000 (about £369 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS29 8LF?

There are 6 schools close to LS29 8LF, including The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good), Ashlands Primary School and Ben Rhydding Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS29 8LF?

The closest station to LS29 8LF is Ben Rhydding, about 746 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS29 8LF?

LS29 8LF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,424 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS29 8LF (Ilkley & Ben Rhydding) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Keighley and Ilkley covering LS29 8LF is Robbie Moore (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ros Brown (Green Party).

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.