Low Ash Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 1HY is located in the Windhill and Wrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Low Ash Road, Shipley, BD18 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 1HU, BD18 1JB, BD18 1NT, BD18 1HZ, BD18 1JT, BD18 1PB, BD18 1JN, BD18 1HX, BD18 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 1HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.5% | 38.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 41.2% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 48.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 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 | 27.9% | 17.8% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 22.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 23.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 92% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97% | 94.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Ash Road was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Low Ash Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 388th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Low Ash Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-06-11 | £179,282 |
| 10 Low Ash Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2020-04-06 | £159,559 |
| 4 Low Ash Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-02-01 | £146,550 |
| 8 Low Ash Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,750 | 2001-07-27 | £223,906 |
| 8 Low Ash Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1999-03-26 | £210,941 |
BD18 1HY 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,338 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 | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale First School Oakdale Avenue , Wrose BD18 1NU | - not rated | 134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill CofE Primary School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Cunliffe Road , BD8 7AP | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swain House Middle School Radcliffe Avenue , BD2 1JL | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY | - not rated | 2,123 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 | 2,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,895 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 | 5,214 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 | 909 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 1 (Airedale) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 909 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | - not rated | 909 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent 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 Old Library | 71 Wrose Road | 170 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Football Club | The Mitton Group Stadium, Kingsway | 762 yd | |
| Sambuca | 202 Leeds Road | 860 yd | |
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 971 yd | |
| Jigsaw Juniors Shipley | 1 The Sidings | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bold Privateer (Bar Only) | 69 Wrose Road | 168 yd | |
| Windhill Conservative Club | 39 Carr Lane | 736 yd | |
| Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club | Plumpton Park, Kingsway | 762 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 138 Leeds Road | 887 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Sandwich Deli | 55 Wrose Road | 52 yd | |
| Wrose Fisheries | 50-52 Wrose Road | 81 yd | |
| Wrose Pizza & King Balti | 66 Wrose Road | 109 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 3, 105 Wrose Road | 168 yd | |
| Hold King Chinese | 221 Wrose Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 121 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Claremont Recreation Ground Wrose Road | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Eccleshill United Sports Club ECCLESHILL UNITED AFC STORE REAR OF 24 TO 26 ECCLESHILL UNITED AFC STORE REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Hermits Table Tennis Club HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 HERMITS TABLE TENNIS CLUB REAR OF 24 TO 26 KINGSWAY | 900 yd | |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 1,009 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.