BD18 2AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodend Fold, 0.2km from West Royd in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Windhill and Wrose ward and the Shipley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00054384 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODEND FOLD, BD18 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODEND FOLD, BD18 2AR.
269
43
£ 32,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 2AR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BD18 2AR spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 2AR. The average age is 43.1. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD18 2AR is moderate at 57 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
Christ Church Church of England Academy
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Tracks
Low Ash Primary School
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Hoyle Court Primary School
Shipley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Windhill Mini Market0.7 km
- Christ Church Academy Market Stall0.3 km
- Otley Road Service Station0.9 km
- Premier0.1 km
- Richard Baxter Butchers0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Crusty's0.8 km
- Foodmaster + Mini Market0.1 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- Neelam Balti House0.1 km
- Sun Sing1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Junction0.8 km
- The Travellers Rest0.5 km
- Alma Hotel (Bar Only)0.1 km
- Baildon Woodbottom Working Men1.0 km
- Windhill Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Halfway Auctions Cafe0.7 km
- Jigsaw Juniors Shipley0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Kidzplay0.8 km
- Mimmo's Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co Op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipley1.0 km
- Baildon1.5 km
- Frizinghall1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd West Royd Avenue0.1 km
- Leeds Rd West Royd Avenue0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Daleside Road0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Daleside Road0.2 km
- W Royd Mount0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD182AR · Data under Open Government Licence