BD18 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dock Lane, 0.2km from Lane Bottom in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD18 1BU is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00054345 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCK LANE, BD18 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK LANE, BD18 1BU.
163
51
£ 37,600 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 1BU 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
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in BD18 1BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 51-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 1BU. The average age is 50.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,500
1 sales · Mean £ 240,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD18 1BU is above average at 100 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
Tracks
Christ Church Church of England Academy
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Low Ash Primary School
Shipley CofE Primary School
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Na Skarpie Poliski Sklep0.1 km
- Sweet Moments Baildon0.9 km
- Baildon Green Convenience Store0.9 km
- Wickes0.6 km
- Fireside Brews0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alma Hotel (Bar Only)0.6 km
- Baildon Woodbottom Working Men0.4 km
- Beehive0.8 km
- Bradford Hotel (Bar Only)1.0 km
- Hullabaloo0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Aagrah Restaurant0.9 km
- The Quays0.8 km
- China Thai Fever0.8 km
- Little Daisy's0.7 km
- Shama Resturant0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Spud Hut0.6 km
- Caracas0.9 km
- China Red0.4 km
- Foodmaster + Mini Market0.7 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abbey Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipley0.3 km
- Saltaire1.4 km
- Frizinghall1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Crag Road Library0.1 km
- Crag Road Library0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Carnegie Drive0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Carnegie Drive0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Thackley Old Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD181BU · Data under Open Government Licence