Bradford Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3NP 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 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3NS, BD18 3NR, BD18 3PP, BD18 3LR, BD18 4QS, BD18 4QN, BD18 3LG, BD18 3NE, BD18 4QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD18 3NP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.9% | 33.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 47.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 34.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 12.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 54.6% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.8% | 83.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 89.3% | 89.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 89.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bradford Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 381st lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2020-07-10 | £366,592 |
| 8 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-06-26 | £325,577 |
| 4 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-03-22 | £360,270 |
| 6 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-09-07 | £230,076 |
| 2 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-11-12 | £418,160 |
BD18 3NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,738 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 | 3,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,013 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 | 253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 408 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,226 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 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Grammar School Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 2,207 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 | 408 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrose Brow Middle School Wrose Brow Road , BD18 2NT | - not rated | 1,840 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 | 499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,412 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 | 4,365 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 | 220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airview Pre-Assessment Centre Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 485 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Royds School Redburn Drive , BD18 3AZ | - not rated | 1,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parapicar Kitchen & Deli | 93 Kirkgate | 123 yd | |
| Rossini | 26-30 Avondale Buildings, Bradford Road | 125 yd | |
| The Crafty Indian | 34-38 Bradford Road | 173 yd | |
| Yumie Licious The Sweet Spot | 51 Bradford Road | 323 yd | |
| Saltaire Pizza | 43 Saltaire Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O Bells | 3 Bradford Road | 88 yd | |
| Shipley Catholic Mens Society | 19 Bradford Road | 205 yd | |
| The Triangle (Bar Only) | 47 Bradford Road | 313 yd | |
| The Salt Cellar | 192 Saltaire Road | 377 yd | |
| Fannys Ale House (Bar Only) | 63 Saltaire Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 32 Bradford Road | 173 yd | |
| Drakes Fish and Chips | 53-55 Bradford Road | 308 yd | |
| New Rainbow | 65 Saltaire Road | 419 yd | |
| Caracas Pizza and Kebbab | 54 Saltaire Road | 434 yd | |
| Digin’s Hut | 13 Victoria Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 466 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 570 yd | |
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 719 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 733 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Salts (Saltaire) Sports Association Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Northcliffe Golf Club High Bank Lane | golf | 1,024 yd |
| Roberts Park PARKWAY | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.