BD18 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Leeds Road, 0.2km from Crag End in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD18 1BZ is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00054345 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEEDS ROAD, BD18 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEDS ROAD, BD18 1BZ.
163
51
£ 37,600 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 1BZ 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
With 73% social renting, BD18 1BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 1BZ. The average age is 50.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 161,000
2 sales · Mean £ 161,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD18 1BZ is above average at 112 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
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Tracks
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Low Ash Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Shipley CofE Primary School
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Hoyle Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Windhill Mini Market0.3 km
- Na Skarpie Poliski Sklep0.3 km
- Sweet Moments Baildon1.0 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Adams News0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Crusty's0.8 km
- Hungry Monkey0.8 km
- Spud Hut0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Shipley Grill House0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alma Hotel (Bar Only)0.3 km
- Baildon Woodbottom Working Men0.6 km
- Hullabaloo0.9 km
- The Fox0.6 km
- The Hockney (Bar Only)0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Co Op0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Little Daisy's1.0 km
- Shama Resturant0.8 km
- Cafe Oasis0.9 km
- Doyles Fisheries0.7 km
- Go Bowling Shipley Lanes0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipley0.6 km
- Frizinghall1.6 km
- Saltaire1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd Thackley Old Road0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Wrose Brow Road0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Wrose Brow Road0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Thackley Old Road0.1 km
- Wrose Brow Rd Leeds Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD181BZ · Data under Open Government Licence