Church Lane is in Esholt, Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 7RA 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 Church Lane, Esholt, Shipley, BD17 7RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7RD, BD17 7QZ, BD17 7RP, BD17 7RE, BD17 7RF, BD17 7QT, BD17 7RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD17 7RA 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 Church Lane was 272.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.8% higher than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Baildon and the 157th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Church Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-09-27 | £406,255 |
| 2 Church Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-02-25 | £267,100 |
| 10 - 12 Church Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-10-08 | £544,712 |
| 2 The Vicarage Church Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-11-28 | £576,359 |
| The Old School House Church Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2016-06-10 | £790,315 |
BD17 7RA 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 7RA 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 | 2,472 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 | 1,688 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Park First School Otley Road , Baildon BD17 7QA | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeadon Westfield Infant School Westfield Grove , Yeadon LS19 7NQ | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thackley Primary School Town Lane , Thackley BD10 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baildon Church of England Primary School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,764 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireborough Grammar School New Road , Yeadon LS19 7HP | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 2,892 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 | 2,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Middle School Old Park Road , Thorpe Edge BD10 9BG | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 3,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 3,933 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 | 5,178 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 | 1,944 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The North West Silc Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Garth School 310 Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield School Boothroyd Drive , Idle BD10 8LU | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Community special 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 | 113 yd | |
| Esholt Sports & Leisure | 2 Upper Mill Cottages, Esholt Lane | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esholt Sports Club Upper Mill Cottages | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Marriott Leisure & Country Club (Hollins Hall) HOLLINS HALL LODGE HOLLINS HALL LODGE HOLLINS HILL | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.