Kirkgate is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 3QW 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 Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 3QS, BD18 3QN, BD18 3QX, BD18 3SP, BD18 3SR, BD18 3QB, BD17 7DE, BD18 3SX, BD17 7DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD18 3QW is primarily male, with 60.3% of the population 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 | 42.3% | 39.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -11.3% |
| Male | 57.7% | 60.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 11.3% |
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 3QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 57.7% | 56% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.1% | 22.4% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 17.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 0.8% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 40.3% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 10.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 14.4% | -18.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 4% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 46.4% | 29.1% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.7% | 81.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 82.6% | 75% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 11.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 75.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkgate was 2322.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1961.9% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkgate has the highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 7th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1021.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2018-09-17 | £1,769,542 |
BD18 3QW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,007 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 | 4,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Crag Road , BD18 2ES | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,128 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 | 1,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park North Avenue , BD8 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,413 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 | 3,910 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,754 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 | 597 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| J.A.M.E.S The Eric Gibbs Centre , Highfield Garage BD9 4JB | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Christian School Livingstone Road , Bolton Woods BD2 1BT | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Choice Cafe | Unit 41 And 42, Market Hall, Westgate | 12 yd | |
| Cuppacare | 1 New Kirkgate | 62 yd | |
| RP's | 35 Westgate | 76 yd | |
| S A Refreshments | 5 Westgate | 76 yd | |
| Interlude Tea Room | 27 Westgate | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Arms | 5 Kirkgate | 41 yd | |
| The Crafty Kernel | 16 Kirkgate | 51 yd | |
| Sun Hotel | 3 Kirkgate | 95 yd | |
| Wonky Donkey (Bar Only) | 30-32 Commercial Street | 102 yd | |
| The Sir Norman Rae | 1 Market Square | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spud Hut | 36 Westgate | 76 yd | |
| The Cedar Tree | 56-58 Westgate | 84 yd | |
| Greggs | 32 Market Square | 100 yd | |
| Subway | 45 Otley Road | 138 yd | |
| Le Monde | 13 Arndale Shopping Centre, Market Square | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 103 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 237 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 407 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 418 yd | |
| Aldi | 4 Tony Miller Approach | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Haworth Road Methodists Church Cricket Club HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND HAWORTH ROAD METHODIST CRICKET GROUND GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Baildon Recreation Centre GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 973 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.