Scarborough Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3DW is located in the Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Shipley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scarborough Road, Shipley, BD18 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3DR, BD18 3DP, BD18 3FA, BD18 3NX, BD18 3DN, BD18 3NT, BD18 3DS, BD18 3NU, BD18 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 3DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.5% | 39.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 41.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 51.3% | 47.5% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3DW this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 51.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.7% | 83.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 91.4% | 92.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 91.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarborough Road was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Scarborough Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 365th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Scarborough Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-24 | £255,574 |
| 23 Scarborough Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2025-01-08 | £267,231 |
| 33 Scarborough Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-16 | £202,650 |
| 49 Scarborough Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-06-01 | £298,633 |
| 47 Scarborough Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-11-26 | £242,363 |
BD18 3DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,444 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 | 3,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 669 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,758 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 | 792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Preparatory School 7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 710 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airview Pre-Assessment Centre Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Royds School Redburn Drive , BD18 3AZ | - not rated | 978 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Indian | 34-38 Bradford Road | 144 yd | |
| Yumie Licious The Sweet Spot | 51 Bradford Road | 153 yd | |
| Rossini | 26-30 Avondale Buildings, Bradford Road | 183 yd | |
| Parapicar Kitchen & Deli | 93 Kirkgate | 419 yd | |
| Little Daisy's | 4 Manor Lane | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Triangle (Bar Only) | 47 Bradford Road | 150 yd | |
| Shipley Catholic Mens Society | 19 Bradford Road | 166 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 3 Bradford Road | 385 yd | |
| Groove Pad | 48 Saltaire Road | 592 yd | |
| Shipley & District Social Club | 70 Saltaire Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 32 Bradford Road | 144 yd | |
| Drakes Fish and Chips | 53-55 Bradford Road | 147 yd | |
| China Dragon | 97 Manor Lane | 487 yd | |
| Caracas Pizza and Kebbab | 54 Saltaire Road | 592 yd | |
| Greggs | 32 Market Square | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Manor Lane | 489 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 653 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 703 yd | |
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 962 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Northcliffe Golf Club High Bank Lane | golf | 979 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 | 74.1% |
| 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.