Norwood Avenue is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 2AU is located in the Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norwood Avenue, Shipley, BD18 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 2AX, BD18 2BA, BD18 2AZ, BD18 2AY, BD18 2AD, BD18 2BD, BD18 3TJ, BD18 2BB, BD18 3TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD18 2AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 52.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 38.3% | 37.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 45.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 18.4% | 18.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 27.8% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.2% 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 | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 34.5% | 52.4% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 49.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 52.8% | 36.2% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -45.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 79.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 79.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.3% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 1.4% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 16.6% | 46.2% | -29.6% |
| Muslim | 59.1% | 6.5% | 52.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwood Avenue was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwood Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 129th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Norwood Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-01-19 | £154,140 |
| 80 Norwood Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-11-29 | £164,303 |
| 66 Norwood Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2021-09-13 | £131,801 |
| 36 Norwood Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2021-03-23 | £163,088 |
| 86 Norwood Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-02-19 | £168,520 |
BD18 2AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BD18 2AU 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,947 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 | 2,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 2out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Community school | 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 |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,455 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 | 2,914 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,860 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 | 945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,470 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 | 528 yd | |
| Shipley Resource Centre | 123 Otley Road | 741 yd | |
| Yumie Licious The Sweet Spot | 51 Bradford Road | 868 yd | |
| Rajpoot Restaurant | 73 Otley Road | 878 yd | |
| Doyles Fisheries | 67 Otley Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 320 yd | |
| The Triangle (Bar Only) | 47 Bradford Road | 877 yd | |
| Old House At Home (Bar Only) | 75 Otley Road | 878 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 945 yd | |
| Shipley Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 78-82 Otley Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantoms Kitchen | 139-141 Bradford Road | 172 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 129 Bradford Road | 172 yd | |
| Pizza Valley | 45 Wharncliffe Road | 207 yd | |
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 527 yd | |
| Rajas Pizza Bar | 287 Bradford Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Manor Lane | 879 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 500 yd | |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.