The Grove is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 4LD 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 The Grove, Shipley, BD18 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 4EU, BD18 4JY, BD18 4EJ, BD18 4LB, BD18 4LE, BD18 4JX, BD18 4DY, BD18 4HP, BD18 4JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 4LD 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 4LD 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 The Grove was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Baildon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Grove has the 24th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Baildon and the 208th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2022-04-29 | £612,538 |
| 6 The Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,500 | 2017-11-07 | £575,160 |
| 4 The Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2017-07-06 | £575,939 |
| 8 The Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2015-10-21 | £573,938 |
| 10 The Grove, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,500 | 2014-07-01 | £651,335 |
BD18 4LD 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 | 765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,457 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 | 3,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Village Primary School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Titus Salt School Higher Coach Road , Baildon BD17 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,189 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 | 3,488 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,955 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 | 1,264 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 72 yd | |
| Italianissimo | 211 Bingley Road | 565 yd | |
| Brassiere 56 | 56 Bingley Road | 652 yd | |
| The Quaffery | 58-60 Bingley Road | 652 yd | |
| Il Pirata Pizzata | 91 Bingley Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcliffe Golf Club | Northcliffe Golf Club, High Bank Lane | 461 yd | |
| Salt Beer Factory | 199 Bingley Road | 565 yd | |
| Cap and Collar | 4 Queens Road | 571 yd | |
| Al's Mars Bar (Bar Only) | 93 Bingley Road | 671 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 3 Bradford Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websters of Saltaire | 62 Bingley Road | 652 yd | |
| Digin’s Hut | 13 Victoria Road | 974 yd | |
| New Rainbow | 65 Saltaire Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northcliffe Golf Club High Bank Lane | golf | 587 yd |
| Hirst Lane Playing Fields Hirst Lane | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Express Golf Centre SHAY LANE | golf | 988 yd |
| Salts (Saltaire) Sports Association Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.