Carmona Gardens is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 2AF is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carmona Gardens, Shipley, BD18 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3AA, BD18 2AG, BD18 2DW, BD18 2AQ, BD18 2AH, BD18 3AN, BD18 2AN, BD18 2DL, BD18 2DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 2AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD18 2AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 34.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 56% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 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 | 50.3% | 46.2% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.8% | 23.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 36.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.4% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 56.8% | 72.4% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 69.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 28.1% | 13.2% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -68.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 65.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 65.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 26.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 65.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 24.8% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 3.3% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.6% | 37.2% | -31.6% |
| Christian | 8.5% | 46.2% | -37.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 77.7% | 6.5% | 71.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmona Gardens was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carmona Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 40th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Carmona Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-18 | £214,010 |
| 8 Carmona Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2022-11-29 | £210,688 |
| 14 Carmona Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-01-10 | £207,597 |
| 20 Carmona Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2019-02-28 | £52,112 |
| 11 Carmona Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-07-21 | £216,165 |
BD18 2AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD18 2AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,696 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 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 2out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,555 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,204 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 | 2,734 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,718 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 | 726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 648 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | 217 Keighley Road | 877 yd | |
| My Thai | 198-200 Keighley Road | 877 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 877 yd | |
| Eden's tearoom & Patisserie | Unit 4, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 461 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 835 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 276 yd | |
| Rajas Pizza Bar | 287 Bradford Road | 276 yd | |
| Pizza Valley | 45 Wharncliffe Road | 334 yd | |
| Phantoms Kitchen | 139-141 Bradford Road | 394 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 129 Bradford Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 333 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 1,031 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.