Smithy Lane, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS29 7PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	50.7%	-0.2%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	49.1%	49.3%	0.2%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 7PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.1% 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	11.9%	16.6%	4.7%	37.9%	-21.3%
Married: Opposite sex	71.8%	71.1%	-0.7%	44.2%	26.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.7%	4.3%	-1.4%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	9.7%	7.2%	-2.5%	6.1%	1.1%

Health

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 (92.1%) 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	49.8%	60.8%	11.0%	48.4%	12.4%
Good health	39.5%	31.3%	-8.2%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	7.8%	7.6%	-0.2%	12.7%	-5.1%
Bad health	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	4.0%	-3.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around LS29 7PD this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.8%	8.9%	-3.9%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.7%	4.6%	-1.1%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.1%	6.8%	-3.3%	13.4%	-6.6%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	7.2%	3.7%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	13.9%	4.2%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	55.5%	55.7%	0.2%	33.8%	21.9%
Other	2.6%	3%	0.4%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.2%	96%	-1.2%	81.4%	14.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	96.8%	96%	-0.8%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	96%	-0.4%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Smithy Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Lane was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Smithy Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Wharfedale and the 10th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LS29 7PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Smithy Lane are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bradford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Smithy Lane, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS29 7PD

Average Price
£640,915

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£640,915

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smithy Lane

Average Price
£720,120

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£720,120

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smithy LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Smithy Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£720,000	2022-02-16	£860,699
9 Smithy Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2014-06-03	£939,739
5 Smithy Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2013-01-22	£630,402
3 Smithy Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2011-06-08	£519,881
6 Smithy Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property	£146,000	1995-06-14	£649,878

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS29 7PD

Employment

LS29 7PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS29 7PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	27
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burley Oaks Primary School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ	4out of 4	527 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Sandholme Drive , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7RQ	3out of 4	663 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY	3out of 4	2,695 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Askwith Community Primary School Askwith , LS21 2HX	4out of 4	2,811 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Primary School Weston Lane , LS21 2DF	3out of 4	3,457 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	4,000 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road , LS29 8TR	4out of 4	4,386 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College Farnley Lane , LS21 2BB	3out of 4	4,475 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	2out of 4	5,410 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW	- not rated	1,242 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield School Wharfedale Lodge , Ben Rhydding Road LS29 8RL	- not rated	4,105 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	- not rated	4,928 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westville House School Carter's Lane , Middleton LS29 0DQ	- not rated	5,048 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zanco	44 Station Road	460 yd
Zanco	42-44 Station Road	470 yd
Cock Pit Farm Tea Rooms @ The Grange	Burley Grange, Station Road	588 yd
Moghuls Indian Restaurant	111 Main Street	598 yd
The Coffee Tree	124 Main Street	632 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burley in Wharfedale Sports Club	Grange Road	445 yd
The Burley Tap (Bar Only)	2b Station Road	556 yd
White Horse Inn (Bar Only)	Main Street	598 yd
Burley Social Club (Bar Only)	Hill Top	616 yd
The Queens Head	93 Main Street	679 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza One	121 Main Street	598 yd
Peking House 2	87 Main Street	679 yd
Burley Fisheries	103 Main Street	679 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Op	44 Main Street		923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Scalebor Park MOOR LANE	grass pitches	346 yd
Burley-In-Wharfedale Sports And Cricket Club GRANGEFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	494 yd
Queens Hall QUEENS HALL QUEENS HALL MAIN STREET		701 yd
Burley Recreation Ground CLARENCE PLACE	grass pitches, tennis courts	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.