Castle Gate, Ilkley, LS29 8DF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS29 8DF 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	52.3%	49.4%	-2.9%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	47.7%	50.6%	2.9%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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	29.2%	28.9%	-0.3%	37.9%	-9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	45.8%	51%	5.2%	44.2%	6.8%
Separated	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6.3%	8.4%	2.1%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	16.7%	9.6%	-7.1%	6.1%	3.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.5%	49.4%	-0.1%	48.4%	1.0%
Good health	33.5%	35.4%	1.9%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	12.4%	12.2%	-0.2%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	3.7%	2.7%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.9%	13.4%	3.5%	18.2%	-4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	7.5%	0.2%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	12.1%	-2.0%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	3.3%	1.7%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	10%	1.7%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	56.8%	49.8%	-7.0%	33.8%	16.0%
Other	2.1%	3.8%	1.7%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	1.8%	3.8%	2.0%	2.7%	1.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	95%	92.8%	-2.2%	81.4%	11.4%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	89.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	2.3%	7.5%	5.2%	6.1%	1.4%
Africa	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3%	1.6%	5.6%	-2.6%
Oceania	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.3%	89.1%	-2.2%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	1.4%	5.3%	3.9%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	3%	2.1%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.4%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Castle Gate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Gate was 379.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 539.3% higher than the Ilkley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Castle Gate has the highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Ilkley and the 83rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LS29 8DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Castle Gate are based on 38 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 Castle Gate, Ilkley, LS29 8DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS29 8DF

Average Price
£260,036

Semi-Detached
£266,466

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,845

Flats/Maisonettes
£255,019

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Gate

Average Price
£271,788

Semi-Detached
£276,935

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£330,279

Flats/Maisonettes
£266,476

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle GateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Castle Gate, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-03-03	£270,000
5 Castle Gate, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-10-11	£273,084
8 Castle Gate, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-07-29	£282,273
11 Castle Gate, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£293,000	2022-02-04	£339,842
5 Castle Gate, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2020-12-16	£294,484

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS29 8DF

Employment

LS29 8DF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS29 8DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	19
Other	13
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	14
Manufacturing	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints' CofE Primary School Easby Drive , LS29 9BE	4out of 4	550 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashlands Primary School Leeds Road , LS29 8JY	4out of 4	806 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding LS29 8NL	4out of 4	1,030 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ben Rhydding Primary School Bolling Road , Ben Rhydding LS29 8QH	3out of 4	1,666 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Addingham Primary School Bolton Road , Addingham LS29 0NR	3out of 4	4,610 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road , LS29 8TR	4out of 4	1,008 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorfield School Wharfedale Lodge , Ben Rhydding Road LS29 8RL	- not rated	1,298 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westville House School Carter's Lane , Middleton LS29 0DQ	- not rated	1,965 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW	- not rated	4,992 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
New Brook Street Deli	5-7 New Brook Street	44 yd
The Cow Ilkley	1-3 New Brook Street	44 yd
La Pazzeria	15 Leeds Road	82 yd
@ Stef and Didi	15 Leeds Road	82 yd
The Ilkley Playhouse	Weston Road	84 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Flying Duck	16 Church Street	145 yd
Ilkley Constitutional Club	1 South Hawksworth Street	171 yd
The Courtyard	30a Brook Street	175 yd
Fuggle & Golding Tap House	30 Leeds Road	183 yd
The Lister Arms	Units 14 And 15a, The Moors Shopping Centre, South Hawksworth Street	234 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shalimar	13 New Brook Street	44 yd
Jade Garden	5 Leeds Road	82 yd
Avalons	8 Church Street	145 yd
Greggs	20 Brook Street	175 yd
Valentinos	28 Brook Street	175 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer - Simply Food	Unit 12 Station Plaza, Station Road	280 yd
E H Booth & Co	Leeds Road	380 yd
Co Op	Bolton Bridge Road	488 yd
Tesco	Springs Lane	584 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Holmes Field Middleton Avenue	grass pitches	319 yd
Ilkley Rfc DENTON ROAD	grass pitches	358 yd
Bodies Health Club & Spa (Closed) Regent Road	health and fitness suite	400 yd
Ilkley Cricket Club MIDDLETON AVENUE	grass pitches	524 yd
East Holmes Field Denton Road	grass pitches	531 yd
Ilkley Swimming Pool DENTON ROAD	swimming pool, tennis courts	664 yd
Olicanian Cricket Club DENTON ROAD	grass pitches	737 yd
Ilkley Grammar School Cow Pasture Road	swimming pool	912 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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	34.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.67 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS29 8DF