Fern Hill Road is in Shipley and in Bradford district. BD18 4SX 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 4SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD18 4RW, BD18 4RN, BD18 4RL, BD18 4RP, BD18 4SU, BD18 4QP, BD18 4RR, BD18 4SS, BD18 4RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD18 4SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.3% | 49.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.2% | 36.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.5% | 52.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4SX this area, 8% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 56.3% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83% | 83.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 89.6% | 89.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 89.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fern Hill Road was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fern Hill Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton and the 505th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2014-09-26 | £592,077 |
| 4 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2006-12-12 | £586,074 |
| 4 Fern Hill Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2002-02-01 | £753,686 |
BD18 4SX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD18 4SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilycroft Nursery School Lilycroft Road , BD9 5AD | 4out of 4 | 3,284 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 | 3,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Green Nursery School Green Lane , Manningham BD8 8HT | 3out of 4 | 4,174 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 | 214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltaire Primary School Albert Road , BD18 4NR | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ | 1out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipley CofE Primary School Otley Road , BD18 2PT | 1out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenaire Primary School Thompson Lane , Baildon BD17 7LY | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 1out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College Highgate , Heaton BD9 4BQ | 2out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beckfoot Upper Heaton Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,237 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 | 542 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 | 3,580 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,248 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 | 562 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tracks 21 Owlet Road , BD18 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherleigh and Rossefield School Parsons Road , Heaton BD9 4AY | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Park School Thorn Lane , Heaton BD9 6RY | 1out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chellow Heights Special School Thorn Lane , Bingley Road BD9 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumpus Artisan Burgers | 22 Bingley Road | 239 yd | |
| Parapicar Kitchen & Deli | 93 Kirkgate | 263 yd | |
| Tambourine Coffee | 38 Bingley Road | 270 yd | |
| The Olive Cafe Lounge | 63 Bingley Road | 335 yd | |
| The Pepper Mill | 83 Bingley Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O Bells | 3 Bradford Road | 250 yd | |
| Cap and Collar | 4 Queens Road | 308 yd | |
| Al's Mars Bar (Bar Only) | 93 Bingley Road | 381 yd | |
| The Salt Cellar | 192 Saltaire Road | 417 yd | |
| Shipley Catholic Mens Society | 19 Bradford Road | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websters of Saltaire | 62 Bingley Road | 357 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 32 Bradford Road | 390 yd | |
| New Rainbow | 65 Saltaire Road | 441 yd | |
| Digin’s Hut | 13 Victoria Road | 476 yd | |
| Drakes Fish and Chips | 53-55 Bradford Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Bingley Road | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Back Saltaire Road | 670 yd | |
| Asda | Manor Lane | 824 yd | |
| Iceland | 30 Market Square | 990 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Salts Mill Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park St Rec Ground PARK STREET | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Shipley College EXHIBITION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Shipley Swimming Pool And Gym ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Northcliffe Golf Club High Bank Lane | golf | 835 yd |
| Northcliffe Park Bradford Road | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Salts (Saltaire) Sports Association Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Roberts Park PARKWAY | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Jimmys Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Shipley) (Closed) SHIPLEY WHARFE SHIPLEY WHARFE WHARF STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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.