Grove Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3BQ 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 Road, Shipley, BD18 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3AL, BD18 3BH, BD18 3BG, BD18 3AN, BD18 3BE, BD9 4EJ, BD9 4EH, BD18 3AQ, BD18 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD18 3BQ 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 3BQ 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 Road was 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 585th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Grove Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-04 | £188,642 |
| 2 Grove Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,555 | 2022-10-03 | £423,189 |
| 5 Grove Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2021-08-06 | £264,691 |
| 3 Grove Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-12-20 | £286,713 |
| 5 Grove Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2018-08-13 | £282,700 |
BD18 3BQ 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 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,599 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 | 2,605 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 | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | - not rated | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Challenge College North Avenue , BD8 7ND | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotchman Middle School Scotchman Road , BD9 5DF | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Royds School Redburn Drive , BD18 3AZ | - not rated | 517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School 150 Wilmer Road , Heaton BD9 4AH | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 837 yd | |
| Eden's tearoom & Patisserie | Unit 4, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 837 yd | |
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 840 yd | |
| My Thai | 198-200 Keighley Road | 854 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 204-206 Keighley Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 642 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 74 Frizinghall Road | 908 yd | |
| Owlet Hall Social Club | 53 Greenfield Avenue | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 297 yd | |
| Rajas Pizza Bar | 287 Bradford Road | 297 yd | |
| Phantoms Kitchen | 139-141 Bradford Road | 428 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 129 Bradford Road | 428 yd | |
| Deli 29 | 310 Keighley Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Parkside Centre, 219 Keighley Road | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 513 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Derek Ogden Memorial Playing Fields CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS CLUBHOUSE AND CHANGING ROOMS POWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Gaisby Stray (Closed) Gaisby Lane | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| St Bede'S And St Joseph'S Catholic College (Ardor Campus) Highgate | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 129.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.