BD18 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gaisby Lane, 0.3km 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 1AN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00054374 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAISBY LANE, BD18 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAISBY LANE, BD18 1AN.
316
42
£ 32,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 1AN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 42, BD18 1AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £170k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 1AN. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,925
2 sales · Mean £ 170,925
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD18 1AN has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
Frizinghall Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Poplars Farm Primary School
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Tracks
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Hanson Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Corner shop0.9 km
- Shipley Convienience Store0.7 km
- Awami Local0.8 km
- Frizzy Stores0.8 km
- Festival Stores0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)0.9 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.4 km
- The Bold Privateer (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Owlet Hall Social Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Wrose Pizza & King Balti0.6 km
- Claremont Fisheries0.9 km
- Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.3 km
- Hold King Chinese0.9 km
- Pizza Valley0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Bolton Woods Centre0.5 km
- Smoking Grill0.8 km
- The Old Library0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.6 km
- Shipley1.4 km
- Saltaire2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gaisby Lane Crimshaw Ln0.0 km
- Gaisby Lane Crimshaw Ln0.0 km
- Gaisby Ln Wrose Drive0.2 km
- Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.2 km
- Gaisby Lane Thornhill Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD181AN · Data under Open Government Licence