Low Ash Avenue is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 1JJ 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 Avenue, Shipley, BD18 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 1JH, BD18 1JG, BD18 1JL, BD18 1JD, BD18 1JQ, BD18 1JN, BD18 1JE, BD18 1LG, BD18 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 1JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.5% | 31.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 18.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 18.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 20.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.3% | 95.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Ash Avenue was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Low Ash Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 347th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Low Ash Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-12-05 | £201,769 |
| 21 Low Ash Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-05 | £168,036 |
| 38 Low Ash Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-02-20 | £285,076 |
| 8 Low Ash Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-02-03 | £163,913 |
| 25 Low Ash Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-05 | £209,980 |
BD18 1JJ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,475 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 | 3,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 442 yd | |
| Sambuca | 202 Leeds Road | 691 yd | |
| Jigsaw Juniors Shipley | 1 The Sidings | 773 yd | |
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 806 yd | |
| McDonalds | 2 Tony Miller Approach | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bold Privateer (Bar Only) | 69 Wrose Road | 440 yd | |
| Windhill Conservative Club | 39 Carr Lane | 460 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 138 Leeds Road | 620 yd | |
| Alma Hotel (Bar Only) | 127 Leeds Road | 731 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Sandwich Deli | 55 Wrose Road | 257 yd | |
| Wrose Fisheries | 50-52 Wrose Road | 288 yd | |
| Wrose Pizza & King Balti | 66 Wrose Road | 384 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 3, 105 Wrose Road | 440 yd | |
| Bobbys Takeaway | 1 Crag Road | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 388 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Windhill Cricket And Athletic Club Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Claremont Recreation Ground Wrose Road | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.