Fern Hill Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 4SL 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 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, BD18 4SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 4SN, BD18 4SW, BD18 4SP, BD18 4SR, BD18 4SS, BD18 4SF, BD18 4TA, BD18 4SQ, BD18 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD18 4SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 30.6% | 32.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 51.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 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 | 53.3% | 51.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around BD18 4SL this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 49.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 16.4% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.4% | 74.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 94.8% | 89.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 89.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fern Hill Road was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fern Hill Road has the 50th highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 701st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2022-09-05 | £805,210 |
| 21 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-09 | £330,137 |
| 20 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2020-08-10 | £971,878 |
| 31 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-07-10 | £369,495 |
| 15 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-03-15 | £272,780 |
BD18 4SL 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,286 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 | 3,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 4out of 4 | 4,203 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 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Samuel Lister Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizinghall Middle School Salisbury Road , Frizinghall BD9 4HW | - not rated | 2,091 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 | 646 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 | 4,172 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 | 345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Central PRU Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 681 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Alternative Provision Academy Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airview Pre-Assessment Centre Back Baker Street , Saltaire BD18 3JE | - not rated | 755 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tambourine Coffee | 38 Bingley Road | 274 yd | |
| Brassiere 56 | 56 Bingley Road | 276 yd | |
| The Quaffery | 58-60 Bingley Road | 276 yd | |
| Rumpus Artisan Burgers | 22 Bingley Road | 284 yd | |
| The Olive Cafe Lounge | 63 Bingley Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap and Collar | 4 Queens Road | 168 yd | |
| Al's Mars Bar (Bar Only) | 93 Bingley Road | 307 yd | |
| Salt Beer Factory | 199 Bingley Road | 409 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | 3 Bradford Road | 485 yd | |
| The Salt Cellar | 192 Saltaire Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websters of Saltaire | 62 Bingley Road | 276 yd | |
| Digin’s Hut | 13 Victoria Road | 546 yd | |
| New Rainbow | 65 Saltaire Road | 577 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 32 Bradford Road | 623 yd | |
| Salts Village Bakery | 8 Victoria Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 364 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 888 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Northcliffe Golf Club High Bank Lane | golf | 697 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Salts (Saltaire) Sports Association Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 830 yd |
| Roberts Park PARKWAY | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Hirst Lane Playing Fields Hirst Lane | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Express Golf Centre SHAY LANE | golf | 1,039 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.