BD18 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gaisby Place, 0.1km from Gaisby Hill in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD18 1AF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BD18 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00054374 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAISBY PLACE, BD18 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAISBY PLACE, BD18 1AF.
316
42
£ 32,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 1AF 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD18 1AF's 50% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 1AF. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD18 1AF is moderate at 51 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
Low Ash Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Tracks
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Frizinghall Primary School
Poplars Farm Primary School
Shipley CofE Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Corner shop0.8 km
- Windhill Mini Market0.9 km
- Shipley Convienience Store0.6 km
- School Service Station0.9 km
- Awami Local1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)0.8 km
- The Travellers Rest0.9 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Windhill Conservative Club0.7 km
- Eccleshill United Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Wrose Pizza & King Balti0.4 km
- Claremont Fisheries0.9 km
- Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.3 km
- Hold King Chinese0.9 km
- Pizza Valley0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Bolton Woods Centre0.8 km
- Eccleshill United Football Club1.0 km
- Smoking Grill0.6 km
- The Old Library0.5 km
- Costa0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.8 km
- Shipley1.1 km
- Saltaire2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gaisby Lane Carr Ln0.1 km
- Gaisby Lane Carr Ln0.1 km
- Wrose Rd Carr Lane0.1 km
- Wrose Rd Carr Lane0.1 km
- Gaisby Ln Wrose Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD181AF · Data under Open Government Licence