BD17 5AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.0km from Acre Rise in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00053353 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD17 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD17 5AR.
438
51
£ 49,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 5AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BD17 5AR spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5AR. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BD17 5AR has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandal Primary School
Baildon Glen Primary School
Titus Salt School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Happy Planet Play Centre1.0 km
- The Cabin Cafe0.6 km
- The Old Glen Tea Rooms1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Glen House1.0 km
- The Cricketers Arms1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Tramway Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltaire1.6 km
- Baildon2.2 km
- Shipley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Ln Westleigh Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BD175AR · Data under Open Government Licence