BD18 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hirst Wood Road, 0.5km from Nab Wood in Shipley (Bradford). Administratively it sits within Shipley ward and the Shipley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD18 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00054413 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIRST WOOD ROAD, BD18 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIRST WOOD ROAD, BD18 4BU.
304
37
£ 47,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD18 4BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD18 4BU's 57% ownership and 37-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. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD18 4BU. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 161,500
4 sales · Mean £ 155,013
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD18 4BU has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hirst Wood Nursery School
Saltaire Primary School
Titus Salt School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Baildon Glen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Buonissimo Deli0.7 km
- Melvyn Davis Bakers0.8 km
- Tramway Shop1.0 km
- Edward St Bakery0.8 km
- Saltaire Wines0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- La Rue0.7 km
- Rumpus Artisan Burgers0.9 km
- The Quaffery0.7 km
- The Club House0.6 km
- Cultures0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Salts Village Bakery0.9 km
- Digin’s Hut0.9 km
- Websters of Saltaire0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cap and Collar0.7 km
- The Boathouse Inn0.9 km
- Al's Mars Bar (Bar Only)0.7 km
- Caroline Street Social Club0.9 km
- Don't Tell Titus0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Bradford Bankfield0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltaire0.9 km
- Shipley2.0 km
- Bingley2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Tree Square0.2 km
- Dallam Ave Hirst Lane0.3 km
- Dallam Ave Hirst Lane0.3 km
- Crematorium0.4 km
- Bingley Rd Sherwood Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD184BU · Data under Open Government Licence