Southcliffe Drive is in Baildon, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 5QN is located in the Baildon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southcliffe Drive, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 5QW, BD17 5LF, BD17 5LE, BD17 5QU, BD17 5JX, BD17 5QT, BD17 7PQ, BD17 5QX, BD17 5JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD17 5QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD17 5QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.2% | 55.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 23.9% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.1% | 49.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 28.1% | 17.7% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.5% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 27% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93% | 89% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 90.1% | 95.1% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 95.1% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southcliffe Drive was 397.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 360.4% higher than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southcliffe Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 78th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 288.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Beech Court Southcliffe Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2025-09-19 | £62,000 |
| 8 Beech Court Southcliffe Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2025-05-02 | £84,883 |
| 5 Beech Court Southcliffe Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2024-03-28 | £93,448 |
| 4 Beech Court Southcliffe Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,995 | 2022-04-29 | £88,723 |
| 2 Beech Court Southcliffe Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-04-20 | £93,221 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Primary School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 2 Lower Holme Park | 386 yd | |
| San Angelo | 22 Otley Road | 434 yd | |
| Mimmo's Cafe | 8 Queen Street | 451 yd | |
| Kidzplay | Unit 2, Riverside Business Park, Dockfield Road | 543 yd | |
| Happy Planet Play Centre | Unit 2a, Baildon Green Mills, Green Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction | 1 Baildon Road | 374 yd | |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men | Otley Road | 416 yd | |
| The Noble Comb | Salts Mill Road | 542 yd | |
| The Cricketers Arms | Green Road | 560 yd | |
| The Fox | 41 Briggate | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Sing | 1-3 Baildon Bridge, Otley Road | 416 yd | |
| China Red | 39 Briggate | 737 yd | |
| Italiano | 37 Briggate | 737 yd | |
| Crusty's | 54B Otley Road | 782 yd | |
| Happy House | 52 Otley Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 470 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 725 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 827 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 895 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Cliffe Lane West Football Pitch Cliffe Lane West | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| The Dell RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| St Aidens Church Hall ST AIDANS CHURCH ST AIDANS CHURCH BAILDON ROAD | 644 yd | |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shipley) FRED ATKINSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Sandal Primary School WEST LANE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.