BD17 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Ellenthorpe Road, 0.9km from Aire View Crescent in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD17, BD17 5BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £547k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00053376 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLENTHORPE ROAD, BD17 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLENTHORPE ROAD, BD17 5BJ.
373
46
£ 47,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 5BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BD17 5BJ's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £547k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5BJ. The average age is 45.6. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 540,000
3 sales · Mean £ 506,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD17 5BJ is moderate at 53 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
Titus Salt School
Baildon Glen Primary School
Hirst Wood Nursery School
Saltaire Primary School
Sandal Primary School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Post Office0.8 km
- Tramway Shop0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Glen House0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Half Moon Cafe0.8 km
- The Old Glen Tea Rooms0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bracken Hall House B&B0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Glenaire Fisheries0.8 km
- Glenside Deli0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltaire1.0 km
- Shipley2.1 km
- Bingley2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lucy Hall Drive Rylstone Rd0.1 km
- Lucy Hall Drive Rylstone Rd0.1 km
- Lucy Hall Drive Prod Ln0.1 km
- West Lane Dene Hill0.4 km
- West Lane Dene Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD175BJ · Data under Open Government Licence