St Marys Close is in Ilkley and in Bradford district. LS29 8NZ is located in the Ilkley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Close, Ilkley, LS29 8NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS29 8JJ, LS29 8JQ, LS29 8JH, LS29 8UG, LS29 8JW, LS29 8JR, LS29 8JL, LS29 8NJ, LS29 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS29 8NZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 58.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 7.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 41.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -7.7% |
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 | 24.4% | 18.9% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 25.9% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 38.7% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 23.5% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.4% | 16.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 39.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.7% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.2% | 94.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Close was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Ilkley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Ilkley and the 305th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Marys Close, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-06-10 | £219,509 |
| 20 St Marys Close, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-11-01 | £320,781 |
| 15 St Marys Close, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-09-17 | £223,471 |
| 27 St Marys Close, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-08 | £244,985 |
| 17 St Marys Close, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2024-02-08 | £241,704 |
LS29 8NZ 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 8NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 166 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlands Primary School Leeds Road , LS29 8JY | 4out of 4 | 129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding LS29 8NL | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Rhydding Primary School Bolling Road , Ben Rhydding LS29 8QH | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School Easby Drive , LS29 9BE | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley Oaks Primary School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 5,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road , LS29 8TR | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield School Wharfedale Lodge , Ben Rhydding Road LS29 8RL | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westville House School Carter's Lane , Middleton LS29 0DQ | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Greystone Manor , Ilkley Road LS29 7HW | - not rated | 4,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC's Cafe | 109 Leeds Road | 392 yd | |
| Happy Valley Cafe | 2 The Parade, Valley Drive | 499 yd | |
| Fifty Three Degrees | 20 Leeds Road | 618 yd | |
| The Veggie | 32 Leeds Road | 618 yd | |
| Toast House | 22 Leeds Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bini Brew Co | Unit 1, Drill Hall Business Park, East Parade | 423 yd | |
| Fuggle & Golding Tap House | 30 Leeds Road | 648 yd | |
| The Station Pub (Bar Only) | Station Road | 781 yd | |
| The Ticket Office - (Bar Only) | Unit 11, Station Plaza, Station Road | 786 yd | |
| The Courtyard | 30a Brook Street | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Shop | 1 North Parade | 286 yd | |
| Midgley's Fisheries | 109 Leeds Road | 392 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | 19 Springs Lane | 427 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 4 Springs Pavement, Springs Lane | 633 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 5 Leeds Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co | Leeds Road | 435 yd | |
| Tesco | Springs Lane | 453 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer - Simply Food | Unit 12 Station Plaza, Station Road | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Holmes Field Denton Road | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Ilkley Grammar School Cow Pasture Road | swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Ilkley Rfc DENTON ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Olicanian Cricket Club DENTON ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Ilkley Swimming Pool DENTON ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Ilkley Cricket Club MIDDLETON AVENUE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| West Holmes Field Middleton Avenue | grass pitches | 981 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.