Market Street is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 2BY is located in the Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Shipley, BD18 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3RN, BD18 2BL, BD18 3QD, BD18 2PR, BD18 3RW, BD18 2BJ, BD18 3RL, BD18 3RJ, BD18 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD18 2BY is primarily male, with 59% 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 | 42.3% | 41% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 57.7% | 59% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
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 2BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 57.7% | 51% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 18.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 33.7% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 25.8% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 17.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
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.
In the area around BD18 2BY this area, 40.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 40.5% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 15.7% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.7% | 81.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 82.6% | 87.2% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 4.3% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 87.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 0.5% | -6.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 1072.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 919.0% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 11th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 593.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Market Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-09-27 | £350,155 |
BD18 2BY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,643 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 | 3,730 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 | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | - not rated | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary School Crag Road , BD18 2ES | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Middle School West Lane , Baildon BD17 5DH | - not rated | 2,011 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 | 1,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,456 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 | 4,568 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 | 531 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education In Hospital 1 (Airedale) C/O 21 Owlet Road , Shipley BD18 2LU | - not rated | 531 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | - not rated | 531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airview Pre-Assessment Centre Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 935 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley Resource Centre | 123 Otley Road | 47 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 11 Market Street | 116 yd | |
| Go Bowling Shipley Lanes | Market Street | 116 yd | |
| Rajpoot Restaurant | 73 Otley Road | 137 yd | |
| Doyles Fisheries | 67 Otley Road | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old House At Home (Bar Only) | 75 Otley Road | 137 yd | |
| The Hockney (Bar Only) | 3 Dale Street | 212 yd | |
| Shipley Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 78-82 Otley Road | 213 yd | |
| The Sir Norman Rae | 1 Market Square | 235 yd | |
| The Crafty Kernel | 16 Kirkgate | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajas | 11b Market Street | 150 yd | |
| Le Monde | 13 Arndale Shopping Centre, Market Square | 167 yd | |
| Shipley Sandwich Bar | 12 Arndale Shopping Centre, Market Square | 167 yd | |
| Subway | 45 Otley Road | 225 yd | |
| Greggs | 32 Market Square | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Manor Lane | 197 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 235 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 674 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.