Otley Road is in Baildon, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 7HF is located in the Baildon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Otley Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7HB, BD17 6AA, BD17 6AB, BD17 7EY, BD17 6AY, BD17 6AE, BD17 6AF, BD17 7HS, BD17 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD17 7HF is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 44.7% | 46.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 55.3% | 53.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 7HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 44.1% | 51.9% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 28.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 11.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13.2% | 15.6% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 6.6% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 15.1% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 24.1% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 33% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 85.3% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.1% | 93.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otley Road was 253.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.3% higher than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Otley Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 176th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield House Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,734,000 | 2019-02-05 | £2,267,703 |
| Express Buildings Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-02-05 | £156,934 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,670 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 | 4,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Primary School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | 2out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Court Primary School Fyfe Grove , Baildon BD17 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 3,389 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 | 1,371 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 | 4,851 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 | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,285 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 | 2,546 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo | 22 Otley Road | 7 yd | |
| Mimmo's Cafe | 8 Queen Street | 52 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Lower Holme Park | 127 yd | |
| Halfway Auctions Cafe | 107-108 Dockfield Road | 410 yd | |
| Kidzplay | Unit 2, Riverside Business Park, Dockfield Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction | 1 Baildon Road | 59 yd | |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men | Otley Road | 505 yd | |
| The Noble Comb | Salts Mill Road | 725 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 138 Leeds Road | 727 yd | |
| Alma Hotel (Bar Only) | 127 Leeds Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crusty's | 54B Otley Road | 426 yd | |
| Happy House | 52 Otley Road | 426 yd | |
| Sun Sing | 1-3 Baildon Bridge, Otley Road | 505 yd | |
| Banjos | 21 Leeds Road | 704 yd | |
| Kaysan's | 200 Leeds Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 670 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 766 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 1,013 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 The Staithes, Browgate | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Shipley) FRED ATKINSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| St Aidens Church Hall ST AIDANS CHURCH ST AIDANS CHURCH BAILDON ROAD | 348 yd | |
| The Dell RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Cliffe Lane West Football Pitch Cliffe Lane West | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Windhill Cricket And Athletic Club Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.