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BD17 7AB

Otley Road

Shipley

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Detailed insights for BD17 7AB

Overview

Postcode BD17 7AB is located in a major urban area, within the Shipley area of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Shipley Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shipley Town is £46,730 per year. The median sale price in Shipley is £215,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,500 and £282,813. The nearest station is Shipley (Yorks), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Crowgill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
208
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Shipley Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,894 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shipley Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shipley Town is £46,730 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from BD17 7AB.

Flood risk

Low

Shipley Town near BD17 7AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shipley (Yorks) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD17 7AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Shipley (Yorks)

N/A

Walking directions to Shipley (Yorks)
0.7 mi

Saltaire

N/A

Walking directions to Saltaire

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD17 7AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrowgill ParkSmallWalking directions to Crowgill Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
2,510.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.16(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.61(+142%)
Public order
24.27(+175%)
Shoplifting
20.67(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.78(+130%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
89.51%
Other Asian
7
2.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.64%
Other White
5
1.64%
Indian
3
0.98%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
36.29%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.76%
No qualifications
40
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
49.12%
Owns with a mortgage
37
21.64%
Owns outright
28
16.37%
Other social rented
15
8.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.92%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Shipley

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 239
Typical range (middle 50%): £159K – £283K

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Shipley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shipley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£400,000£275
Semi-Detached54£267,750£264
Terraced109£208,500£250
Flats51£105,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shipley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shipley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,000£107,500£175,000£135,000
2017£262,000£99,750£177,500£140,000
2018£220,000£107,000£189,950£156,250
2019£336,000£110,000£194,950£155,000
2020£315,000£103,000£220,000£174,750
2021£298,000£114,250£212,975£175,000
2022£360,000£125,650£240,114£205,000
2023£386,650£110,000£240,000£188,250
2024£340,000£97,500£272,500£195,000
2025£412,500£128,625£252,500£200,000
2026£395,000£103,500£276,000£225,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shipley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shipley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£161£166£147
2017£201£155£172£147
2018£192£163£183£175
2019£223£140£183£182
2020£223£162£200£170
2021£237£174£206£191
2022£284£171£243£212
2023£267£185£257£215
2024£284£173£254£211
2025£294£168£251£236
2026£264£167£279£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shipley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shipley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD17 7AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD17 7AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026Apartment 9, Boatmans Wharf, View Croft Road, Shipley, BD17 7DTFlatsLeasehold£95,000
09 Feb 2026Apartment 6, Boatmans Wharf, View Croft Road, Shipley, BD17 7DTFlatsLeasehold£102,000
09 Jan 2026Apartment 2, Boatmans Wharf, View Croft Road, Shipley, BD17 7DTFlatsLeasehold£62,122
08 May 20262, Old Glenaire Court, Shipley, BD17 5AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
14 Jul 20265, Dockfield Road, Shipley, BD17 7ADTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the BD17 7AB postcode area, located within Shipley Town, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD17 7AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWycliffe CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableBradford Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD17 7AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD17 7AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlCommercial Street, Bradford, BD17 7BSWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miAldi4 Tony Miller Approach, Shipley, BD17 7TSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miOtley Road Convenience StoreOtley Road, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 3PYWalking directions to Otley Road Convenience Store
0.3 miWiselkaCroft Street, Bradford, BD18 3QNWalking directions to Wiselka
0.3 miIceland30 Market Square, Shipley, BD18 3QBWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bradford district.

Band A£1,574
Band B£1,836
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,361
Band E£2,885
Band F£3,410
Band G£3,935
Band H£4,721

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BD17 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin John Love

Shipley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Anna Dixon

Shipley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyShipleyE14001472
WardShipleyE05001362
ParishShipleyE04013024
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shipley TownE02002202
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 020BE01010782
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2004-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BD17 7AB

Is BD17 7AB (Shipley Town) safe?

The area around BD17 7AB records about 208 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BD17 7AB?

The median sale price around BD17 7AB in Shipley is £215,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD17 7AB?

There are 15 schools close to BD17 7AB, including Christ Church Church of England Academy (Good), Wycliffe CofE Primary School (Good) and Bradford Alternative Provision Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD17 7AB?

The closest station to BD17 7AB is Shipley (Yorks), about 438 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD17 7AB?

BD17 7AB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD17 7AB (Shipley Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Shipley covering BD17 7AB is Anna Dixon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin John Love (Green Party).

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