BD17 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richard Whiteley Drive, 0.2km from Ferniehurst in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD17 5AZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00053378 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE, BD17 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARD WHITELEY DRIVE, BD17 5AZ.
465
30
£ 39,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 5AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BD17 5AZ has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5AZ. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 163,750
8 sales · Mean £ 170,743
Semi-Detached
£ 186,475
8 sales · Mean £ 196,618
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD17 5AZ is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandal Primary School
Baildon Glen Primary School
Tracks
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Hoyle Court Primary School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- B&M0.4 km
- Hopes News0.5 km
- Silsden Butchers0.7 km
- Baildon Green Convenience Store0.1 km
- Wickes0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Acropolis Shipley0.9 km
- Waterside Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
- Fresh Jet Catering (Fresh Bean)0.7 km
- Happy Planet Play Centre0.6 km
- Nuffield Health Cafe0.5 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- Sun Hotel0.9 km
- The Travellers Rest0.9 km
- Wonky Donkey (Bar Only)0.9 km
- The Noble Comb0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Baildon Fish Bar0.8 km
- Baildon Spice0.7 km
- China Red0.8 km
- Happy House0.5 km
- Italiano0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipley1.0 km
- Saltaire1.3 km
- Baildon1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Knoll Estate The Crescent0.1 km
- The Crescent Central Ave0.2 km
- Baildon Road Rockcliffe Ave0.2 km
- Baildon Road Rockcliffe Ave0.2 km
- Denby Drive Southlands0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD175AZ · Data under Open Government Licence