Poplar Crescent is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 2HH 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 Poplar Crescent, Shipley, BD18 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 2HL, BD18 2HN, BD18 2HJ, BD18 2HW, BD18 2HT, BD18 2HX, BD18 1BD, BD18 2HS, BD18 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 2HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.9% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 31.6% | 42.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 40.2% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 24.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 92% | 82.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 92.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Crescent was 188.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Crescent has the 25th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 322nd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Poplar Crescent, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-30 | £219,070 |
| 82 Poplar Crescent, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-09-06 | £203,423 |
| 6 Poplar Crescent, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-05 | £163,864 |
| 48 Poplar Crescent, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2024-02-29 | £142,407 |
| 26 Poplar Crescent, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-08-18 | £130,509 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,631 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 | 3,049 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 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Farm Primary School Poplars Park Road , Off Kings Road BD2 1LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 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 | 1,171 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 | 1,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feversham Academy 158 Cliffe Road , Undercliffe BD3 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,092 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 | 3,146 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,205 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 | 518 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,349 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 | 562 yd | |
| The Bolton Woods Centre | Bolton Woods Community Centre, Livingstone Road | 584 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1, Stanley Road | 731 yd | |
| My Thai | 198-200 Keighley Road | 988 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 196 yd | |
| Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only) | 60 Bolton Hall Road | 573 yd | |
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 590 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 884 yd | |
| The Bold Privateer (Bar Only) | 69 Wrose Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar | 58 Festival Avenue | 171 yd | |
| Festival Fisheries | 64 Festival Avenue | 171 yd | |
| Shipley Grill House | 118 Crag Road | 562 yd | |
| Pizza Valley | 45 Wharncliffe Road | 592 yd | |
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 3 Stanley Court | 919 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 1,033 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 | 197 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 342 yd | |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 547 yd | |
| Bradford Christian School LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 660 yd | |
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 676 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 | 201.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.