Alva Terrace is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 2BX 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 Alva Terrace, Shipley, BD18 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 2BZ, BD18 2EX, BD18 2AT, BD18 2FE, BD18 2BH, BD18 2EY, BD18 2DA, BD18 2ER, BD18 2FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD18 2BX is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 46.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.7% | 53.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 41.9% | 59.9% | 18.0% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 22.4% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 33.3% | 47.7% | 14.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 3.7% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 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 | 27.8% | 13.9% | -13.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 9.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 35.1% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.3% | 86% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 93.7% | 86.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 86.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alva Terrace was 218.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.9% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alva Terrace has the 17th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 241st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Alva Terrace, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2022-08-24 | £90,559 |
| 7 Alva Terrace, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2022-05-20 | £142,756 |
| 8 Alva Terrace, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2020-12-18 | £94,114 |
| 8 Alva Terrace, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2003-11-05 | £148,936 |
| 9 Alva Terrace, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-02-06 | £133,842 |
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,245 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 | 3,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary School Crag Road , BD18 2ES | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | - not rated | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 3out of 4 | 930 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 | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 901 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 2,400 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 | 1,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,055 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 | 4,334 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 | 615 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 1 (Airedale) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 615 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | - not rated | 615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Royds School Redburn Drive , BD18 3AZ | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 280 yd | |
| Shipley Resource Centre | 123 Otley Road | 373 yd | |
| Shimla Spice | 69 Otley Road | 462 yd | |
| Rajpoot Restaurant | 73 Otley Road | 462 yd | |
| Doyles Fisheries | 67 Otley Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 239 yd | |
| Old House At Home (Bar Only) | 75 Otley Road | 462 yd | |
| Shipley Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 78-82 Otley Road | 566 yd | |
| The Hockney (Bar Only) | 3 Dale Street | 602 yd | |
| The Sir Norman Rae | 1 Market Square | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley Grill House | 118 Crag Road | 280 yd | |
| China Dragon | 97 Manor Lane | 322 yd | |
| Pizza Valley | 45 Wharncliffe Road | 331 yd | |
| Phantoms Kitchen | 139-141 Bradford Road | 458 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 129 Bradford Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Manor Lane | 560 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 630 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 839 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 735 yd | |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 1,072 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.