BD18 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Owlet in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD18 1AW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00054374 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD18 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD18 1AW.
316
42
£ 32,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 1AW 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 1AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1AW. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD18 1AW has low crime rates — 38 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
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Frizinghall Primary School
Poplars Farm Primary School
Tracks
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Shipley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Corner shop0.8 km
- Shipley Convienience Store0.6 km
- Awami Local0.8 km
- Best Mini Market1.0 km
- Frizzy Stores0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)0.8 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.5 km
- Windhill Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Bold Privateer (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Owlet Hall Social Club0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Deli 291.0 km
- Pizza 4 U1.0 km
- Wrose Pizza & King Balti0.6 km
- Claremont Fisheries0.9 km
- Gaisby Balti and Pizza Bar0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Bolton Woods Centre0.5 km
- Smoking Grill0.7 km
- The Old Library0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.6 km
- Shipley1.3 km
- Saltaire2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gaisby Ln Wrose Drive0.1 km
- Gaisby Lane Crimshaw Ln0.1 km
- Gaisby Ln Wrose Drive0.1 km
- Gaisby Lane Crimshaw Ln0.1 km
- Festival Avenue Greenfield Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD181AW · Data under Open Government Licence