Woodcot Avenue is in Baildon, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 6AU is located in the Baildon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodcot Avenue, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7PN, BD17 6AL, BD17 7PT, BD17 7PF, BD17 7HH, BD17 7JD, BD17 6AJ, BD17 7HQ, BD17 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD17 6AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.5% | 30.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 47.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 42.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 29.6% | 23% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 17.2% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 25.8% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 94.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.9% | 92% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 92% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodcot Avenue was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Woodcot Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 12th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Woodcot Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2020-08-05 | £268,698 |
| 1 Woodcot Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2018-06-29 | £282,832 |
| 5 Woodcot Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2017-12-20 | £243,554 |
| 1 Woodcot Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2015-04-02 | £275,648 |
| 5 Woodcot Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2013-02-08 | £224,324 |
BD17 6AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 BD17 6AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,896 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 | 5,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Court Primary School Fyfe Grove , Baildon BD17 6DN | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Primary School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | 2out of 4 | 1,399 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 | 1,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,679 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 | 5,161 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 3,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Cafe | 2 Fred Atkinson Way | 113 yd | |
| Mimmo's Cafe | 8 Queen Street | 288 yd | |
| San Angelo | 22 Otley Road | 328 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Lower Holme Park | 461 yd | |
| Halfway Auctions Cafe | 107-108 Dockfield Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction | 1 Baildon Road | 378 yd | |
| Alma Hotel (Bar Only) | 127 Leeds Road | 780 yd | |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men | Otley Road | 840 yd | |
| The New Inn | 22-24 Otley Road | 871 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 138 Leeds Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty's | 54B Otley Road | 92 yd | |
| Happy House | 52 Otley Road | 92 yd | |
| Charlestown Fisheries | 12 St Johns Court | 589 yd | |
| Whitehouse Pizza | 5 Cliffe Avenue | 791 yd | |
| Baildon Spice | 3 Cliffe Avenue | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 The Staithes, Browgate | 859 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 979 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidens Church Hall ST AIDANS CHURCH ST AIDANS CHURCH BAILDON ROAD | 109 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Shipley) FRED ATKINSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 125 yd |
| The Dell RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Cliffe Lane West Football Pitch Cliffe Lane West | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Windhill Cricket And Athletic Club Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 869 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.