Stead Street is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 7BW 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 Stead Street, Shipley, BD17 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7BL, BD17 7BP, BD17 7DS, BD17 7DE, BD17 7DH, BD17 7DJ, BD18 3SR, BD18 3SA, BD18 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD17 7BW is primarily male, with 61.7% 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 | 42.3% | 38.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -12.7% |
| Male | 57.7% | 61.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 12.7% |
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 7BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 57.7% | 53.8% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -31.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 14% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 1.4% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 39.7% | 29.4% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -19.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 45.1% | 12.5% | 33.6% | 11.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 22.5% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 21.8% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.7% | 80.4% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 77.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 77.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 14.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 76.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stead Street was 710.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 530.8% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stead Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 23rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 315.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 12 Stead Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2024-03-14 | £44,039 |
| Flat 3 12 Stead Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,750 | 2020-06-23 | £62,609 |
| Flat 6 12 Stead Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2019-11-25 | £51,888 |
| Flat 3 12 Stead Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2017-06-14 | £54,031 |
| Flat 4 12 Stead Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-12-15 | £96,416 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,008 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 | 4,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Foundation 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 | 909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,411 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 | 4,026 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 783 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 | 1,887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake House | 4 Commercial Street | 137 yd | |
| Carauld Metal Box | 124 Dockfield Road | 146 yd | |
| Acropolis | 8 Commercial Street | 154 yd | |
| Shama Resturant | 2-2a Commercial Street | 155 yd | |
| The Bothy Shipley | 53-55 Otley Road | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox | 41 Briggate | 30 yd | |
| Sun Hotel | 3 Kirkgate | 129 yd | |
| Shipley Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 78-82 Otley Road | 167 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 5 Kirkgate | 181 yd | |
| The Hockney (Bar Only) | 3 Dale Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red | 39 Briggate | 30 yd | |
| Italiano | 37 Briggate | 30 yd | |
| Subway | 45 Otley Road | 166 yd | |
| Rajas | 11b Market Street | 247 yd | |
| Le Monde | 13 Arndale Shopping Centre, Market Square | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 184 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 242 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 406 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shipley) FRED ATKINSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 209.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 209.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.