Pratt Lane is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 2ES 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 Pratt Lane, Shipley, BD18 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 2EW, BD18 2EP, BD18 2ET, BD18 2LL, BD18 2EL, BD18 2EN, BD18 2LN, BD18 2EY, BD18 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD18 2ES has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 51.5% | 57.1% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 18.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (65.4%) 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 | 28.3% | 34.6% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.8% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 22.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 25.2% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 17.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.2% | 90.7% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 86.1% | 89.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 89.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 33% | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pratt Lane was 355.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.2% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pratt Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 98th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 231.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Pratt Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-11-22 | £160,789 |
| 21 Pratt Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-09-30 | £108,922 |
| 27 Pratt Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2011-05-20 | £173,412 |
| 17 Pratt Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2007-04-05 | £138,486 |
| 19 Pratt Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-02-02 | £163,841 |
BD18 2ES area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,273 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 | 3,542 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 | 58 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 2out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,043 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 | 3,556 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,538 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 | 436 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,682 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 | 176 yd | |
| Shimla Spice | 69 Otley Road | 570 yd | |
| Rajpoot Restaurant | 73 Otley Road | 570 yd | |
| Doyles Fisheries | 67 Otley Road | 570 yd | |
| Just the Ticket | Shipley Station, Station Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 377 yd | |
| Windhill Conservative Club | 39 Carr Lane | 564 yd | |
| Old House At Home (Bar Only) | 75 Otley Road | 570 yd | |
| Shipley Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 78-82 Otley Road | 653 yd | |
| The Hockney (Bar Only) | 3 Dale Street | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley Grill House | 118 Crag Road | 176 yd | |
| Pizza Valley | 45 Wharncliffe Road | 504 yd | |
| Bobbys Takeaway | 1 Crag Road | 589 yd | |
| Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar | 58 Festival Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Festival Fisheries | 64 Festival Avenue | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 763 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 779 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 792 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 751 yd | |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.