Northgate is in Baildon, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 6JY 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 Northgate, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 6JX, BD17 6LD, BD17 6LA, BD17 6LB, BD17 6JZ, BD17 6RJ, BD17 5PR, BD17 5NW, BD17 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD17 6JY is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 45.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 54.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 6JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 42.7% | 44% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 28.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 43.7% | 42.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 21.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.1% | 13.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 16.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 26.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.5% | 94.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate was 232.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.1% higher than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northgate has the 9th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 219th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon Mills Northgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2023-03-17 | £1,122,286 |
| Baildon Mills Northgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,990,000 | 2018-12-20 | £2,533,598 |
BD17 6JY 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 6JY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal Primary School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baildon CofE Primary School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Court Primary School Fyfe Grove , Baildon BD17 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | 2out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | 4out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,567 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 4,184 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 4,285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmiri Aroma | 6 Northgate | 34 yd | |
| Four Corners Coffee Shop | 20 Northgate | 83 yd | |
| Jessie's | 1 Oakminster House, Northgate | 152 yd | |
| Pickles Delicatessen | 13 Northgate | 172 yd | |
| Rupali | 15 Westgate | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar Twelve also trading as Street Eats | 1 Glendale House, Northgate | 34 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Northgate | 97 yd | |
| Copper Beech Club | 35 Northgate | 97 yd | |
| The Angel | 9 Northgate | 172 yd | |
| The Baildon Club | 1-3 Northgate | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbards | 37-39 Northgate | 86 yd | |
| Casa Bella | 23 Northgate | 97 yd | |
| Nawabi | 7a Westgate | 190 yd | |
| Wok this Way | 7 Browgate | 230 yd | |
| Whitehouse Pizza | 5 Cliffe Avenue | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 25 Northgate | 97 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 The Staithes, Browgate | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baildon Methodist Church BAILDON LINK CENTRE BAILDON LINK CENTRE NEWTON WAY | 169 yd | |
| Baildon Golf Club MOORGATE | golf | 291 yd |
| Baildon Rugby & Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HEYGATE LANE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Tong Park Esholt Cricket Club Hollin Head | grass pitches | 1,093 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.