Denby Drive is in Baildon, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 7PQ 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 Denby Drive, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 7PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7NU, BD17 7NX, BD17 5QU, BD17 5QT, BD17 5QN, BD17 5QW, BD17 7PJ, BD17 7NT, BD17 7NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD17 7PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 54.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 7PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 38.4% | 47.2% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 36.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.5% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 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% | 43.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.7% | 16% | -13.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 15.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 23.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 89.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.6% | 95.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denby Drive was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denby Drive has the 48th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Baildon and the 450th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Denby Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-03-28 | £186,875 |
| 39 Denby Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-27 | £209,972 |
| 27 Denby Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-01-31 | £165,169 |
| 38 Denby Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-06-20 | £136,395 |
| 12A Denby Drive, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2024-06-12 | £170,494 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,847 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 | 4,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferniehurst First School Cliffe Lane West , Baildon BD17 5QP | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandal Primary School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baildon Glen Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,281 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 | 3,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladderbanks Middle School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE | - not rated | 2,200 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 | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 2 (BRI) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 1 (Airedale) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 1,207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Planet Play Centre | Unit 2a, Baildon Green Mills, Green Road | 441 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Lower Holme Park | 455 yd | |
| San Angelo | 22 Otley Road | 470 yd | |
| Mimmo's Cafe | 8 Queen Street | 475 yd | |
| Copper and Moss | The Weaving Shed, Victoria Mill, Salts Mill Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction | 1 Baildon Road | 416 yd | |
| The Cricketers Arms | Green Road | 481 yd | |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men | Otley Road | 538 yd | |
| The Noble Comb | Salts Mill Road | 660 yd | |
| The Fox | 41 Briggate | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Sing | 1-3 Baildon Bridge, Otley Road | 538 yd | |
| Crusty's | 54B Otley Road | 762 yd | |
| Happy House | 52 Otley Road | 762 yd | |
| Whitehouse Pizza | 5 Cliffe Avenue | 853 yd | |
| Baildon Spice | 3 Cliffe Avenue | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 573 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 844 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 915 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 1,015 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 The Staithes, Browgate | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Lane West Football Pitch Cliffe Lane West | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| The Dell RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| St Aidens Church Hall ST AIDANS CHURCH ST AIDANS CHURCH BAILDON ROAD | 613 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Shipley) FRED ATKINSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Sandal Primary School WEST LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 1,076 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.