Derry Hill is in Menston, Ilkley and in Bradford district. LS29 6NG 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 Derry Hill, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS29 6NZ, LS29 6NH, LS29 6NQ, LS29 6NJ, LS29 6HQ, LS29 6HG, LS29 6NF, LS29 6NE, LS29 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS29 6NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 44.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 52.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 36.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 96.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 94.6% | 93.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derry Hill was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% higher than the Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derry Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Wharfedale and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Coach House Derry Hill, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-02-25 | £740,455 |
| 57 Derry Hill, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-06-16 | £371,530 |
| 59 Derry Hill, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-10-31 | £322,227 |
| 1 The Coach House Derry Hill, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2014-06-16 | £634,525 |
| 55 Derry Hill, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2014-05-07 | £350,045 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menston Junior School Main Street , Menston LS29 6LF | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menston Infant School Main Street , Menston LS29 6LF | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Sandholme Drive , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate First School Scarborough Road , Westgate LS21 3JS | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whartons Middle School The Whartons , LS21 2BS | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Menston Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireborough Grammar School New Road , Yeadon LS19 7HP | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Farnley Lane , LS21 2BB | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Middle School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladderbanks Middle School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 5,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton House Adolescent Unit High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawksworth Hall School Hawksworth Lane , Guiseley LS20 8NU | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Dales School Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry | 31 Main Street | 310 yd | |
| Pickards Deli | 137a Main Street | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel | 32 Main Street | 274 yd | |
| Fairfax Club (Bar Only) | 15 Main Street | 318 yd | |
| The Menston Arms (Bar Only) | 26 Main Street | 318 yd | |
| The Menstone | Farnley Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menston Spice | 33a Main Street | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirklands Community Centre KIRKLAND RECREATION BOWLS PAVILION KIRKLAND RECREATION BOWLS PAVILION MAIN STREET | 630 yd | |
| Menston Park Leathley Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,045 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 | 62.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 192.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 192.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 34.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.