Tony Miller Approach is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD17 7TS is located in the Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tony Miller Approach, Shipley, BD17 7TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD17 7BT, BD17 7DT, BD17 7DU, BD18 1BP, BD17 7AB, BD17 7AD, BD17 7BP, BD17 7BX, BD17 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD17 7TS is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 48.1% | 44.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 55.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 7TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 53.2% | 64.6% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 11.3% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -32.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.6% | 35.1% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 19.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 7TS this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 31.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 16.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 12.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 21.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 84.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 89.7% | 90.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 90.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tony Miller Approach was 782.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 643.1% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tony Miller Approach has the 4th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 17th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 388.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tony Miller Approach, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £14,712 | 2005-06-21 | £20,808 |
BD17 7TS area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Unemployed | 40 |
| Other | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,061 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 | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill CofE Primary School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary School Crag Road , BD18 2ES | - not rated | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferniehurst First School Cliffe Lane West , Baildon BD17 5QP | - not rated | 906 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,742 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 | 1,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,451 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 | 5,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education In Hospital 2 (BRI) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 402 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 1 (Airedale) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 402 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | - not rated | 402 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airview Pre-Assessment Centre Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 2 Tony Miller Approach | 53 yd | |
| Kidzplay | Unit 2, Riverside Business Park, Dockfield Road | 204 yd | |
| Jigsaw Juniors Shipley | 1 The Sidings | 220 yd | |
| Halfway Auctions Cafe | 107-108 Dockfield Road | 231 yd | |
| The Tapas Tree | Wharf House, Wharf Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox | 41 Briggate | 267 yd | |
| Baildon Woodbottom Working Men | Otley Road | 289 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 138 Leeds Road | 376 yd | |
| The Noble Comb | Salts Mill Road | 379 yd | |
| Shipley Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 78-82 Otley Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjos | 21 Leeds Road | 257 yd | |
| China Red | 39 Briggate | 267 yd | |
| Italiano | 37 Briggate | 267 yd | |
| Bobbys Takeaway | 1 Crag Road | 285 yd | |
| Sun Sing | 1-3 Baildon Bridge, Otley Road | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 53 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 463 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 559 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shipley) FRED ATKINSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| St Aidens Church Hall ST AIDANS CHURCH ST AIDANS CHURCH BAILDON ROAD | 962 yd | |
| Cliffe Lane West Football Pitch Cliffe Lane West | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| The Dell RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 984 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.