Town Pop. 14,502

Living in Ilkley: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ilkley is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 64/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the LS29 postcode district scores higher. Ilkley leads all 4.

Notably, nothing falls below 41/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The LS29 district averages 62/100, putting Ilkley 5 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Ilkley sits 13 points above the LS29 district figure of 51/100. For the surrounding area, see LS29 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Ilkley scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 268 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Shoplifting 118 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 83 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Burglary 69 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 61 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 190 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 119 crimes
  2. 2 Brook Street 30 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 29 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
41
5 schools in area
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Ilkley Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • All Saints' CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ben Rhydding Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ashlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital5 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary7.5 mi
Harrogate District Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,114 patients per GP
7dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
83
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 440 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.9%Student4%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.9%Skilled & technical26.9%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)12.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)53%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Ilkley 0.1 mi
Ben Rhydding 0.9 mi
Burley-in-Wharfedale 3 mi
J3 M606 11.4 mi
J2 M606 11.9 mi
J2 M606 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Ample 21
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 41
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 165
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 118
Detached £796,000 24
Semi-detached £525,000 25
Terraced £390,000 27
Flat / Maisonette £236,500 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£220k £456k £699k £934k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Burley in Wharfedale 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Addingham 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Menston 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Silsden 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Otley (Leeds) 62 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Keighley 54 5.4 mi away ⇄
Guiseley 60 5.5 mi away ⇄
Baildon 61 5.7 mi away ⇄
Steeton 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Harden 47 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ilkley a nice place to live?

Yes, Ilkley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Ilkley is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ilkley?

Ilkley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 789 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ilkley?

Among the top-rated schools in Ilkley are Ilkley Grammar School, All Saints' CofE Primary School and Ben Rhydding Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Ilkley in total.

What are house prices like in Ilkley?

The current median house price in Ilkley is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £796,000, semi-detached £525,000, terraced £390,000, flat £236,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 118 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ilkley in context

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Postcode districts in Ilkley

LS29 62 ⇄

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