Bradford Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3AE 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 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3AB, BD18 3AD, BD18 3AW, BD18 3AJ, BD9 4EX, BD18 3AH, BD9 4HH, BD18 2DP, BD18 3BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD18 3AE is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 45.7% | 46.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD18 3AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 37.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 53% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 46.2% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 23.9% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 43.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 57.4% | 64.8% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 62.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 21.3% | 19.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -61.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 71.2% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 24.6% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 71.2% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 24.1% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 1.6% | -22.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.1% | 37.2% | -32.1% |
| Christian | 15% | 46.2% | -31.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 70.6% | 6.5% | 64.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradford Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 560th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2021-02-04 | £203,726 |
| 274 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2007-05-01 | £140,893 |
| 272 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2005-12-22 | £145,233 |
| 266 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2003-08-27 | £228,059 |
| 270 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2003-07-30 | £177,760 |
BD18 3AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD18 3AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BD18 3AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,396 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 | 2,464 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 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Ash Primary School Wrose Road , Wrose BD18 1AA | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One In A Million Free School Cliffe Terrace , BD8 7DX | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanson School Sutton Avenue , BD2 1JP | 2out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,904 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 | 2,486 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,508 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 | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmiri Aroma | 217 Keighley Road | 572 yd | |
| Eden's tearoom & Patisserie | Unit 4, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 572 yd | |
| My Thai | 198-200 Keighley Road | 577 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 577 yd | |
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 616 yd | |
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 745 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 857 yd | |
| Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only) | 60 Bolton Hall Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 52 yd | |
| Rajas Pizza Bar | 287 Bradford Road | 52 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 310 Keighley Road | 153 yd | |
| JDC Grill & Chill | 308 Keighley Road | 153 yd | |
| The Stone Bake | 294 Keighley Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 572 yd | |
| Aldi | 3 Stanley Court | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 391 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Bradford Grammar School KEIGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Bolton Woods Community Centre LIVINGSTONE ROAD | 925 yd | |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.