Salts Mill Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 7EF is located in the Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 2004-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salts Mill Road, Shipley, BD17 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7ET, BD17 7EA, BD17 7EE, BD17 7DD, BD17 7EL, BD17 7DF, BD17 7EJ, BD17 7EN, BD17 7DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD17 7EF is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 42.4% | 43.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 57.6% | 56.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 7EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.3% 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 | 59.6% | 76.3% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 38.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 10.2% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 3.4% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 6.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 61.9% | 44% | -17.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 39.2% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 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.
In the area around BD17 7EF this area, 6.7% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 21% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.9% | 56.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90% | 90.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 86.1% | 85% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 84.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salts Mill Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heaton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Space 84 Level 2 Victoria Mills Salts Mill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £101,200 | 2018-08-31 | £127,097 |
BD17 7EF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD17 7EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,451 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 | 4,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferniehurst First School Cliffe Lane West , Baildon BD17 5QP | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baildon Glen Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | - not rated | 788 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 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Community school | 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 | 685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airview Pre-Assessment Centre Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 524 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 590 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Preparatory School 7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 2 (BRI) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 978 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper and Moss | The Weaving Shed, Victoria Mill, Salts Mill Road | 106 yd | |
| Refresh Restaurant | The Quays, Victoria Street | 167 yd | |
| The Quays | Mercury Quays, 16 Ashley Lane | 254 yd | |
| Wharf St. Coffee | Block A, Shipley Wharf, Wharf Street | 289 yd | |
| China Thai Fever | 3-7 Saltaire Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noble Comb | Salts Mill Road | 278 yd | |
| The Beehive (Bar only) | 1 Saltaire Road | 359 yd | |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men | Otley Road | 390 yd | |
| Wonky Donkey (Bar Only) | 30-32 Commercial Street | 403 yd | |
| Hullabaloo | 37-41 Westgate | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Sing | 1-3 Baildon Bridge, Otley Road | 390 yd | |
| Caracas Pizza and Kebbab | 54 Saltaire Road | 420 yd | |
| The Cedar Tree | 56-58 Westgate | 430 yd | |
| Spud Hut | 36 Westgate | 435 yd | |
| China Red | 39 Briggate | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 86 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 379 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 578 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 643 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Cliffe Lane West Football Pitch Cliffe Lane West | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| The Dell RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| St Aidens Church Hall ST AIDANS CHURCH ST AIDANS CHURCH BAILDON ROAD | 1,071 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.