Nab Wood Close is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 4ER 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 Nab Wood Close, Shipley, BD18 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 4EL, BD18 4ES, BD18 4EP, BD18 4LE, BD18 4LQ, BD18 4EN, BD18 4HS, BD18 4HU, BD18 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 4ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD18 4ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.7% | 22.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 64.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 11.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 54.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 22.1% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 19.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.5% | 66.3% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 91.2% | 87.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 87.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nab Wood Close was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Nab Wood Close has the 31st lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Baildon and the 293rd 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Nab Wood Close, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-11-27 | £237,624 |
| Nab Close Nab Wood Close, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2006-07-31 | £555,658 |
| The Cottage Nab Wood Close, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2004-07-01 | £334,123 |
BD18 4ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,265 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 | 3,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,304 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 | 981 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Samuel Lister Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Middle School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Middle School Haworth Road , Heaton BD9 6LL | - not rated | 1,729 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 | 1,353 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 | 3,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 214 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Preparatory School 7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Club House | 10 Nab Wood Drive | 241 yd | |
| Italianissimo | 211 Bingley Road | 825 yd | |
| Brassiere 56 | 56 Bingley Road | 900 yd | |
| The Quaffery | 58-60 Bingley Road | 900 yd | |
| Il Pirata Pizzata | 91 Bingley Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcliffe Golf Club | Northcliffe Golf Club, High Bank Lane | 413 yd | |
| Cap and Collar | 4 Queens Road | 810 yd | |
| Salt Beer Factory | 199 Bingley Road | 825 yd | |
| Al's Mars Bar (Bar Only) | 93 Bingley Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websters of Saltaire | 62 Bingley Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northcliffe Golf Club High Bank Lane | golf | 503 yd |
| Express Golf Centre SHAY LANE | golf | 866 yd |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy COTTINGLEY NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Samuel Lister Academy (Closed) Cottingley New Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 992 yd |
| Hirst Lane Playing Fields Hirst Lane | grass pitches | 1,040 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.