Cliffe Gardens is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3DB 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 Cliffe Gardens, Shipley, BD18 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3TH, BD18 3AS, BD18 3TB, BD18 3TJ, BD18 3DD, BD18 3AT, BD18 3AP, BD18 3AR, BD18 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD18 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48% | 50.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 32% | 45.9% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 32.9% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.2% | 34.3% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 43.1% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 20.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 32.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 72.2% | 71.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 86.6% | 4.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 87.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.7% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliffe Gardens was 134.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliffe Gardens has the 36th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 503rd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Cliffe Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-09 | £103,051 |
| 10 Cliffe Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-08-23 | £96,415 |
| 35 Cliffe Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-06-10 | £76,306 |
| 16 Cliffe Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-06-09 | £110,215 |
| 83 Cliffe Gardens, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-06-02 | £72,663 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,791 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 | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Primary School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HP | 2out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Rossefield Road , Heaton BD9 4DA | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,923 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 | 2,831 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,729 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 | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Grammar School Keighley Road , Bradford BD9 4JP | - not rated | 1,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking Grill | 77-79 Crag Road | 741 yd | |
| Yumie Licious The Sweet Spot | 51 Bradford Road | 755 yd | |
| Shipley Resource Centre | 123 Otley Road | 773 yd | |
| The Crafty Indian | 34-38 Bradford Road | 869 yd | |
| Rossini | 26-30 Avondale Buildings, Bradford Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Hotel (Bar Only) | 157 Valley Road | 538 yd | |
| The Triangle (Bar Only) | 47 Bradford Road | 763 yd | |
| Shipley Catholic Mens Society | 19 Bradford Road | 862 yd | |
| Old House At Home (Bar Only) | 75 Otley Road | 938 yd | |
| The Hockney (Bar Only) | 3 Dale Street | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantoms Kitchen | 139-141 Bradford Road | 119 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 129 Bradford Road | 119 yd | |
| Pizza Valley | 45 Wharncliffe Road | 446 yd | |
| China Dragon | 97 Manor Lane | 541 yd | |
| Pizza 4 U | 275 Bradford Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Manor Lane | 860 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Frizinghall Community Centre Association (Closed) Midland Road | 722 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 LAND AT GRID REF 415266 436336 POPLAR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 885 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.