Carr Lane is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 2JS 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 Carr Lane, Shipley, BD18 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 2NQ, BD18 2ND, BD18 2JU, BD18 2NG, BD18 2NE, BD18 2JX, BD18 2NH, BD18 2JY, BD18 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD18 2JS is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 52.5% | 45.8% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 54.2% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 2JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 41.5% | 51.2% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 31.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44% | 46.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 28.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 27% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 22.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.7% | 88.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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% | 96.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 95.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Lane was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carr Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 207th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Carr Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-09-17 | £292,018 |
| 28 Carr Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2006-10-17 | £206,438 |
| Flat 5 18 Carr Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-04-12 | £604,747 |
| 14 Carr Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2004-02-27 | £325,878 |
| 28 Carr Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2003-05-12 | £317,132 |
BD18 2JS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,750 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 | 4,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Academy Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy High Busy Lane , BD18 1HD | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,279 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 | 2,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,090 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 5,058 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 | 109 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jigsaw Juniors Shipley | 1 The Sidings | 309 yd | |
| McDonalds | 2 Tony Miller Approach | 441 yd | |
| Halfway Auctions Cafe | 107-108 Dockfield Road | 537 yd | |
| Just the Ticket | Shipley Station, Station Road | 564 yd | |
| Kidzplay | Unit 2, Riverside Business Park, Dockfield Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill Conservative Club | 39 Carr Lane | 53 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 138 Leeds Road | 211 yd | |
| Old House At Home (Bar Only) | 75 Otley Road | 601 yd | |
| Shipley Conservative Club (Bar Only) | 78-82 Otley Road | 603 yd | |
| The Fox | 41 Briggate | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys Takeaway | 1 Crag Road | 180 yd | |
| Banjos | 21 Leeds Road | 230 yd | |
| China Red | 39 Briggate | 615 yd | |
| Italiano | 37 Briggate | 615 yd | |
| Kaysan's | 200 Leeds Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 441 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 721 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 885 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 1, 105 Wrose Road | 886 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thackley Old Road Rec Ground Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Wrose Recreation Ground OAKDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Windhill Cricket And Athletic Club Thackley Old Road | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shipley) FRED ATKINSON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 327.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 265.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.