BD17 7RW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ford Houses, 0.2km from St. James Place 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 7RW are sourced from Output Area E00053353 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD HOUSES, BD17 7RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD HOUSES, BD17 7RW.
438
51
£ 49,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 7RW 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 7RW 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 7RW. 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 2026-02)
BD17 7RW has low crime rates — 25 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
Hoyle Court Primary School
Baildon Church of England Primary School
Idle CofE Primary School
Thackley Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Immanuel College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Langley Stores0.7 km
- Getting Personal0.8 km
- Fill and Feed0.8 km
- Otley Road Service Station0.9 km
- Richard Baxter Butchers0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Thackley A F C0.9 km
- Thackley Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Old Barn0.7 km
- Baildon Masonic Hall0.4 km
- The Halfway House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Hon Hing1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ford House Farm Bed & Breakfast0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Denso Marston0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baildon0.5 km
- Shipley2.5 km
- Apperley Bridge3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Otley Rd Roundwood Avenue0.2 km
- Otley Rd Hoyle Court Road0.2 km
- Otley Rd Roundwood Road0.2 km
- Roundwood Road0.2 km
- Otley Road Hoyle Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD177RW · Data under Open Government Licence