Derry Lane is in Menston, Ilkley and in Bradford district. LS29 6NH 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 Lane, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS29 6NQ, LS29 6NJ, LS29 6NG, LS29 6HQ, LS29 6ND, LS29 6EG, LS29 6NY, LS29 6LL, LS29 6NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS29 6NH 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 Lane was 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% higher than the Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derry Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Wharfedale and the 441st lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Derry Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2021-05-28 | £294,040 |
| 14 Derry Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2018-07-27 | £265,018 |
| 6 Derry Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2015-10-09 | £345,857 |
| 24 Derry Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-01-25 | £297,532 |
| 28 Derry Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2012-08-24 | £287,336 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Sandholme Drive , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Church of England Primary School Main Street , Hawksworth LS20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley Oaks Primary School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Farnley Lane , LS21 2BB | 3out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,613 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 3,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry | 31 Main Street | 253 yd | |
| Pickards Deli | 137a Main Street | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel | 32 Main Street | 199 yd | |
| Fairfax Club (Bar Only) | 15 Main Street | 330 yd | |
| The Menston Arms (Bar Only) | 26 Main Street | 330 yd | |
| The Menstone | Farnley Road | 891 yd | |
| Menston Cricket Club | 127 Bradford Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menston Spice | 33a Main Street | 253 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirklands Community Centre KIRKLAND RECREATION BOWLS PAVILION KIRKLAND RECREATION BOWLS PAVILION MAIN STREET | 519 yd | |
| Menston Park Leathley Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.