Main Street is in Esholt, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 7QZ 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 Main Street, Esholt, Shipley, BD17 7QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7RP, BD17 7RD, BD17 7RA, BD17 7QT, BD17 7RE, BD17 7RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD17 7QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 30.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 49.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (87%) 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 | 50.4% | 52.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 34.5% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.4% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 20.2% | 17% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 32.6% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 98% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.8% | 96.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 96.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 279.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.9% higher than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Main Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Baildon and the 151st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Main Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-04-19 | £313,970 |
| 19 Main Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,250 | 2021-07-30 | £72,850 |
| 6 Main Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-29 | £461,010 |
| 28 Main Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £362,800 | 2020-09-17 | £475,614 |
| 6 Main Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2019-05-31 | £257,621 |
BD17 7QZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7QZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeadon Westfield Infant School Westfield Grove , Yeadon LS19 7NQ | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Park First School Otley Road , Baildon BD17 7QA | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Yeadon Crofters Lea , Off New Road LS19 7HW | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Crofters Lea , Off New Road LS19 7HW | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireborough Grammar School New Road , Yeadon LS19 7HP | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladderbanks Middle School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 2,951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 4,042 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 | 5,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Dales School Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The North West Silc Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawksworth Hall School Hawksworth Lane , Guiseley LS20 8NU | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack | 20 Main Street | 2 yd | |
| Esholt Sports & Leisure | 2 Upper Mill Cottages, Esholt Lane | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esholt Sports Club Upper Mill Cottages | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Marriott Leisure & Country Club (Hollins Hall) HOLLINS HALL LODGE HOLLINS HALL LODGE HOLLINS HILL | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 282 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.