West Chevin Road is in Menston, Ilkley and in Bradford district. LS29 6BE is located in the Wharfedale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Chevin Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS29 6FH, LS29 6BN, LS29 6BH, LS29 6BG, LS29 6BQ, LS29 6BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS29 6BE is primarily male, with 57.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 42.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 55% | 57.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS29 6BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 22.5% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 64.7% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.4% | 46.2% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 38.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 12% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 10.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 10.7% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 44.7% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.3% | 98.3% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.2% | 94.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 94.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Chevin Road was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
West Chevin Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Wharfedale and the 267th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorview Cottage West Chevin Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-23 | £307,324 |
| 7 West Chevin Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-12-01 | £822,772 |
| Chevin End Farmhouse West Chevin Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-11-29 | £489,480 |
| Chevin End Guest House West Chevin Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2018-07-12 | £1,013,653 |
LS29 6BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS29 6BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Scarborough Road , LS21 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley Primary School Oxford Road , Guiseley LS20 9DA | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Oswald's CofE Primary School The Green , Guiseley LS20 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Farnley Lane , LS21 2BB | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 4,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at The Spindles | Adlington The Spindles, 47 Bradford Road | 870 yd | |
| Westbourne Spice | Bradford Road, Otley | 893 yd | |
| The Choccy Pig Coffee Shop | Swincars, Chevin End Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chevin Hotel | 3 West Chevin Road | 4 yd | |
| Menston Cricket Club | 127 Bradford Road | 798 yd | |
| The Fox | 129 Bradford Road | 821 yd | |
| The Menstone | Farnley Road | 953 yd | |
| The Ings | 45 Ings Lane, Guiseley | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Spice | 146 Bradford Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 102 Bradford Road | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Menston Cricket Club BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Menston Park Leathley Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| St Mary'S Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy BRADFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.