Thirlmere Grove is in Baildon, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 5RU is located in the Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thirlmere Grove, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 5RX, BD17 5RT, BD17 5RY, BD17 5RS, BD17 5RZ, BD17 5SH, BD17 5SL, BD17 5SN, BD17 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD17 5RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.5% | 50% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 36.1% | 50.5% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 29.5% | -14.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 47.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 | 35.2% | 26.9% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 24.4% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 88.5% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.1% | 95.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlmere Grove was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% higher than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thirlmere Grove has the 14th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 392nd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Thirlmere Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-24 | £121,515 |
| 27 Thirlmere Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-03-28 | £163,438 |
| 12 Thirlmere Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-11-17 | £121,394 |
| 33 Thirlmere Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,100 | 2021-10-15 | £184,585 |
| 25 Thirlmere Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-09-30 | £146,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,500 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 | 4,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | 2out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Primary School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,068 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 | 4,664 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 3,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Glen Tea Rooms | Prod Lane | 482 yd | |
| Higher Ground, Hirst Lock | Hirstwood Bakery, Hirst Lane | 541 yd | |
| Half Moon Cafe | Roberts Park, Coach Road | 705 yd | |
| Italianissimo | 211 Bingley Road | 758 yd | |
| Salts Diner & Cafe in the Opera | Salts Mill, Victoria Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Glen House (Bar Only) | Prod Lane | 482 yd | |
| Salt Beer Factory | 199 Bingley Road | 758 yd | |
| The Boathouse Inn | Victoria Road | 778 yd | |
| Don't Tell Titus | 6-7 Victoria Road | 778 yd | |
| Al's Mars Bar (Bar Only) | 93 Bingley Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenaire Fisheries | 89 Coach Road | 749 yd | |
| Glenside Deli | 95 Coach Road | 749 yd | |
| Salts Village Bakery | 8 Victoria Road | 778 yd | |
| Digin’s Hut | 13 Victoria Road | 868 yd | |
| Websters of Saltaire | 62 Bingley Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titus Salt School HIGHER COACH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 370 yd |
| Salts (Saltaire) Sports Association Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Roberts Park PARKWAY | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Salt Grammar School (Closed) Higher Coach Road | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Hirst Lane Playing Fields Hirst Lane | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 199.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.