Powell Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 1BD is located in the Windhill and Wrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Powell Road, Shipley, BD18 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 2HP, BD18 2HU, BD18 2JB, BD18 2HJ, BD18 2HL, BD18 2HH, BD18 2HW, BD18 1AS, BD18 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 1BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.9% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 BD18 1BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 31.6% | 42.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 40.2% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 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 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 24.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 92% | 82.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.5% | 92.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powell Road was 128.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powell Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 527th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Powell Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2026-02-27 | £120,000 |
| Units, 1 - 12 Powell Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2022-05-17 | £64,258 |
| 11 - 12 Powell Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2018-03-25 | £33,075 |
| 11 - 12 Powell Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2017-06-05 | £46,799 |
| Units, 1 - 12 Powell Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2017-03-13 | £768,218 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,788 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 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Woods First School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary School Crag Road , BD18 2ES | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 2,198 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 | 2,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 459 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 2 (BRI) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 1 (Airedale) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 1,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolton Woods Centre | Bolton Woods Community Centre, Livingstone Road | 388 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Stanley Road | 541 yd | |
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 757 yd | |
| My Thai | 198-200 Keighley Road | 916 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 102 yd | |
| Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only) | 60 Bolton Hall Road | 379 yd | |
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 782 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 787 yd | |
| The Bold Privateer (Bar Only) | 69 Wrose Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar | 58 Festival Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Festival Fisheries | 64 Festival Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 310 Keighley Road | 714 yd | |
| JDC Grill & Chill | 308 Keighley Road | 714 yd | |
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 3 Stanley Court | 743 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 971 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 352 yd | |
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 448 yd | |
| Bradford Christian School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 466 yd | |
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Bradford Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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.