Northgate is in Baildon, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 6LX 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 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 6LZ, BD17 6LR, BD17 6NA, BD17 6NB, BD17 6JZ, BD17 6BP, BD17 6LY, BD17 6ND, BD17 5EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD17 6LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD17 6LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 25.4% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 60.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 52.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BD17 6LX this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 52.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.9% | 95.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 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 | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northgate has the 39th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 310th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 Conservative Club Northgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-19 | £321,907 |
| 5 Northgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-23 | £251,090 |
| The Angel, 9 Northgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2019-02-22 | £1,569,345 |
| The Angel, 9 Northgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £729,674 | 2017-12-11 | £922,336 |
BD17 6LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,862 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 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baildon CofE Primary School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Court Primary School Fyfe Grove , Baildon BD17 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | 2out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 2,290 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 | 2,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 4,167 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | 4out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 4,571 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 | 2,509 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 | 2,491 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 4,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickles Delicatessen | 13 Northgate | 3 yd | |
| Jessie's | 1 Oakminster House, Northgate | 69 yd | |
| Four Corners Coffee Shop | 20 Northgate | 94 yd | |
| Wellbeing Cafe | Baildon Moravian Church, West Fold | 113 yd | |
| Rupali | 15 Westgate | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | 9 Northgate | 3 yd | |
| The Baildon Club | 1-3 Northgate | 3 yd | |
| Copper Beech Club | 35 Northgate | 87 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Northgate | 87 yd | |
| The Garden Bar | 7a Westgate | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Bella | 23 Northgate | 87 yd | |
| Wok this Way | 7 Browgate | 94 yd | |
| Nawabi | 7a Westgate | 117 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards | 37-39 Northgate | 261 yd | |
| Whitehouse Pizza | 5 Cliffe Avenue | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 25 Northgate | 87 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 The Staithes, Browgate | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baildon Methodist Church BAILDON LINK CENTRE BAILDON LINK CENTRE NEWTON WAY | 164 yd | |
| Baildon Golf Club MOORGATE | golf | 463 yd |
| Baildon Rugby & Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND HEYGATE LANE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Sandal Primary School WEST LANE | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.