Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

POWELL ROAD, BD18 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWELL ROAD, BD18 1BD.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order16
Other crime12

school Local Schools

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Frizinghall Primary School

Good416 pupils0.4 km
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Low Ash Primary School

Good478 pupils0.7 km
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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

Good381 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Lister Park

Good953 pupils0.9 km
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Poplars Farm Primary School

Good370 pupils1.0 km
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Shipley CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Tracks

Good0 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church Church of England Academy

Good199 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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

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
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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