Bradford Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3NT 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 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 4QN, BD18 3PJ, BD18 3PL, BD18 4QR, BD18 3NX, BD18 3PH, BD18 3PP, BD18 3DR, BD18 3EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD18 3NT 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 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradford Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 610th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-12 | £385,864 |
| 52 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-07-09 | £407,258 |
| 52 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2019-08-16 | £270,347 |
| 46 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2017-01-17 | £339,926 |
| 54 Bradford Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-07-30 | £600,556 |
BD18 3NT 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 | 850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,646 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 | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 3,915 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 | 225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,431 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 | 601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,516 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 4 yd | |
| Rossini | 26-30 Avondale Buildings, Bradford Road | 48 yd | |
| Yumie Licious The Sweet Spot | 51 Bradford Road | 154 yd | |
| Parapicar Kitchen & Deli | 93 Kirkgate | 287 yd | |
| Little Daisy's | 4 Manor Lane | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley Catholic Mens Society | 19 Bradford Road | 52 yd | |
| The Triangle (Bar Only) | 47 Bradford Road | 144 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 3 Bradford Road | 255 yd | |
| Groove Pad | 48 Saltaire Road | 458 yd | |
| Shipley & District Social Club | 70 Saltaire Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 32 Bradford Road | 4 yd | |
| Drakes Fish and Chips | 53-55 Bradford Road | 139 yd | |
| Caracas Pizza and Kebbab | 54 Saltaire Road | 458 yd | |
| China Dragon | 97 Manor Lane | 544 yd | |
| Greggs | 32 Market Square | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Manor Lane | 449 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 514 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 642 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 849 yd | |
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 208 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Northcliffe Golf Club High Bank Lane | golf | 1,047 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.