BD18 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Powell Road, 0.1km from Owlet Hall Estate in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
For families considering a move, BD18 1BD represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00054375 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POWELL ROAD, BD18 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWELL ROAD, BD18 1BD.
311
39
£ 32,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 1BD 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD18 1BD's 59% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 1BD. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD18 1BD is moderate at 54 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
Frizinghall Primary School
Low Ash Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Oasis Academy Lister Park
Poplars Farm Primary School
Shipley CofE Primary School
Tracks
Christ Church Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Corner shop0.7 km
- Quix0.9 km
- Shipley Convienience Store0.4 km
- Awami Local0.5 km
- Best Mini Market0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Bolton Woods Social Club - (Bar Only)0.3 km
- The Bold Privateer (Bar Only)1.0 km
- Owlet Hall Social Club0.1 km
- The Black Swan0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Deli 290.7 km
- Coma Burgers and Shakes0.8 km
- Pizza 4 U0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Wrose Pizza & King Balti0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kashmiri Aroma0.9 km
- The Bolton Woods Centre0.4 km
- My Thai0.8 km
- Smoking Grill0.7 km
- The Old Library1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co Op1.0 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Frizinghall0.3 km
- Shipley1.4 km
- Saltaire2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Festival Avenue Hawthorne Ave0.1 km
- Festival Avenue Greenfield Ave0.1 km
- Festival Avenue Hawthorne Ave0.2 km
- Festival Avenue Greenfield Ave0.2 km
- Frizinghall Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD181BD · Data under Open Government Licence