IlkleyLS29
Bradford · Yorkshire and The Humber
LS29 (Ilkley) in West Yorkshire shows moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.9%, while rental growth significantly outpaces this at 5.5% per annum. The district ranks in the 94th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 60.7/100, indicating strong momentum. Population growth remains modest at 1.0% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion. The area is in an active gentrification stage, reflecting ongoing residential and commercial development. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where investor yields may outperform capital appreciation, though the demographic stagnation warrants consideration against broader growth expectations.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Ilkley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by safety.
123 planning applications submitted in LS29 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 3 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Detached garage with ancillary accommodation within the roof space. New front porch. Reconfiguration of driveway to include new entrance gates. Alterations to existing dwelling comprising the conversion of the attached garage to a home gym and modification of the glazed atrium section to incorporate matching walling and roofing materialsJun 2026 · pending
- Construction of one new dwellingMar 2026 · pending
- Demolition of existing garage. Hip to gable roof conversion on existing house with rear dormer window. Two storey side and rear extension. Replace existing rear single storey glass conservatory roof with roof tilesJun 2026 · pending
Ilkley (LS29) common questions
Is Ilkley up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ilkley (LS29) as Active. Its trajectory score is 60/100 (Strong), in the top 7% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ilkley safe?
Ilkley has a safety score of 87/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ilkley?
The average property price in Ilkley (LS29) is £268k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ilkley?
The median monthly rent in Ilkley (LS29) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ilkley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Brighouse (HD6), Otley (LS21), Leeds (LS19), Leeds (LS20), Pudsey (LS28). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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