LS29 — ILKLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LS29

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS29 is £481,709, which is 73% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in LS29 cost 67.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LS29 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£721,375	494
Semi-detached	£453,675	419
Terraced	£385,414	425
Flat	£276,431	437
All types	£481,709	1836

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LS29

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS29 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LS29

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS29 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ben Rhydding Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Addingham Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
All Saints' CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LS29 are 288.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

288.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS29 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LS29 — ILKLEY

Area Summary

LS29 (ILKLEY) offers above-average property prices (£481,709, 68% above national average), low crime (86% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (288 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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PUDSEY

£258K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LS29?

The average house price in LS29 (ILKLEY) is £481,709, based on 1836 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 68% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.

Is LS29 a safe area to live?

Crime in LS29 is significantly below the national average (11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LS29?

There are 13 schools in or near LS29. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LS29?

Council tax in LS29 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LS29?

The average broadband download speed in LS29 is 288 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LS29 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in LS29 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.