BD18 3RD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Saltaire in Shipley (Bradford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shipley ward and the Shipley constituency.
Day-to-day life in BD18 3RD has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3RD are sourced from Output Area E00177814 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD18 3RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD18 3RD.
132
38
£ 37,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 3RD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BD18 3RD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 3RD. The average age is 38.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD18 3RD is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shipley CofE Primary School
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Tracks
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Saltaire Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Saltaire Wines0.9 km
- Victoria Off Licence0.9 km
- Buonissimo Deli1.0 km
- Daves 5 a day0.1 km
- Melvyn Davis Bakers0.9 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Fannys Ale House (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Ring O Bells0.6 km
- The Junction1.0 km
- Baildon Woodbottom Working Men0.6 km
- Beehive0.3 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Jinnah Bistro1.0 km
- Rossini0.5 km
- Saltaire Pizza0.6 km
- Burgermate0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Spud Hut0.1 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Papa G'z0.8 km
- Pizza Valley0.9 km
- Le Monde0.1 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Homeleigh Hotel0.4 km
- Abbey Lodge Hotel0.2 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shipley0.3 km
- Saltaire0.9 km
- Frizinghall1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Market Square0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD183RD · Data under Open Government Licence