Grove Avenue is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3BG 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 Grove Avenue, Shipley, BD18 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD9 4EJ, BD18 3BQ, BD18 3BH, BD18 3BE, BD18 3AL, BD9 4EH, BD18 3BD, BD18 3AN, BD9 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD18 3BG has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.4% | 48% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 52% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 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 | 43.7% | 43.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 8.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 43.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 31.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 17.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3BG this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 31.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 28.9% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.9% 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 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 44.5% | 50% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 47.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 45.2% | 34.9% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -46.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 77.9% | 74.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 21% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 15.4% |
| 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 | 77.9% | 74.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 16.8% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 2.9% | -14.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 53.3% | 6.5% | 46.8% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Avenue was 106.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Avenue has the 53rd highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 676th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Grove Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-03-16 | £259,041 |
| 10 Grove Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2007-11-30 | £233,587 |
| 6 Grove Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2007-10-04 | £208,129 |
| 12 Grove Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-07-22 | £263,461 |
| 12 Grove Avenue, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2004-09-27 | £264,727 |
BD18 3BG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,474 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 | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 2,708 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 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Community 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 | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,591 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,214 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 | 2,557 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 1,519 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 | 861 yd | |
| Kashmiri Aroma | 217 Keighley Road | 887 yd | |
| Eden's tearoom & Patisserie | Unit 4, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 887 yd | |
| My Thai | 198-200 Keighley Road | 907 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 658 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 967 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 1,079 yd | |
| Heaton Tennis and Squash Club (Bar Only) | Garth Barn Close | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 361 yd | |
| Rajas Pizza Bar | 287 Bradford Road | 361 yd | |
| Phantoms Kitchen | 139-141 Bradford Road | 400 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 129 Bradford Road | 400 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 310 Keighley Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 571 yd | |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,061 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.