BD18 3EG is an active urban area located 0.6km from Saltaire in Shipley (Bradford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shipley ward and the Shipley constituency.
Day-to-day life in BD18 3EG has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BD18 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00054390 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD18 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD18 3EG.
275
50
£ 37,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 3EG 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
No single demographic signal dominates BD18 3EG — age 50, 47% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 3EG. The average age is 49.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD18 3EG is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shipley CofE Primary School
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Tracks
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Saltaire Primary School
Hirst Wood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Saltaire Wines0.7 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.7 km
- Buonissimo Deli0.8 km
- Daves 5 a day0.3 km
- Melvyn Davis Bakers0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Cap and Collar0.9 km
- Fannys Ale House (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Ring O Bells0.4 km
- Sun Hotel0.4 km
- Wonky Donkey (Bar Only)0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Jinnah Bistro0.8 km
- Rossini0.3 km
- Saltaire Pizza0.5 km
- Burgermate0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Papa G'z0.8 km
- Pizza Valley0.9 km
- China Red0.5 km
- Italiano0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Co op0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Homeleigh Hotel0.3 km
- Abbey Lodge Hotel0.1 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipley0.5 km
- Saltaire0.8 km
- Frizinghall1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkgate St Pauls Road0.1 km
- Kirkgate St Pauls Road0.2 km
- Wellington Crescent0.2 km
- Bradford Road St Pauls Rd0.2 km
- Wellington Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD183EG · Data under Open Government Licence