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BD18 2BZ

Valley Road

Heaton

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Overview

Postcode BD18 2BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton ward of Bradford in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Windhill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Windhill is £38,664 per year. The nearest station is Shipley (Yorks), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Shipley Central Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
209
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
60%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Windhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,133 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Windhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60%

Approximately 60.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Windhill is £38,664 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from BD18 2BZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Windhill near BD18 2BZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shipley (Yorks) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BD18 2BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Shipley (Yorks)

N/A

Walking directions to Shipley (Yorks)
0.5 mi

Frizinghall

N/A

Walking directions to Frizinghall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BD18 2BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShipley Central ParkSmallWalking directions to Shipley Central Park
0.3 miShipley Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Shipley Fields Park

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
1,791.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
116.17(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.42(+57%)
Public order
17.66(+100%)
Other theft
15.62(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.59(+58%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
82.76%
Other White
22
7.59%
Pakistani
6
2.07%
Bangladeshi
5
1.72%
African
5
1.72%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
25.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
21.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
30.56%
Other social rented
53
29.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
20.56%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.67%
Owns outright
10
5.56%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Heaton

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £260K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£348,500£262
Semi-Detached49£180,000£204
Terraced26£150,500£166
Flats10£78,750£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£38,500£119,000£85,000
2017£208,575£56,000£120,000£84,000
2018£218,000£66,250£130,000£107,000
2019£250,000£59,000£120,000£105,750
2020£247,250£58,000£135,000£124,000
2021£285,000£59,675£145,500£121,000
2022£300,000£95,000£167,500£123,000
2023£300,000£71,000£156,000£151,000
2024£300,000£130,000£152,500£140,000
2025£335,000£106,250£187,500£142,000
2026£381,500£98,000£180,000£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£74£122£127
2017£169£93£119£97
2018£168£100£137£89
2019£164£88£131£100
2020£169£90£142£116
2021£173£105£146£124
2022£189£196£167£113
2023£206£114£185£166
2024£236£286£177£120
2025£216£151£200£165
2026£293£132£205£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD18 2BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BD18 2BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 2026157, Valley Road, Shipley, BD18 2DAOtherFreehold£166,129
06 Jan 20262, Holdsworth Street, Shipley, BD18 2DTTerracedFreehold£165,000
01 Sept 202542, Norwood Terrace, Shipley, BD18 2BBTerracedFreehold£170,000
09 Dec 20253, Marion Drive, Shipley, BD18 2EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,500
25 Nov 20253, Fairbank, Shipley, BD18 2EWTerracedFreehold£102,500

Schools

In the BD18 2BZ postcode area, located within Windhill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BD18 2BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHigh Crags Primary Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryShipley CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFrizinghall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BD18 2BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BD18 2BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Corner Shop39-43 Wharncliffe Road, Shipley, BD18 2AWWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miShipley Convenience Store130 Valley Road, Shipley, BD18 2DDWalking directions to Shipley Convenience Store
0.3 miQuixBradford Road, Bradford, BD18 3TJWalking directions to Quix
0.4 miSparCommercial Street, Bradford, BD18 3QDWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAsdaManor Lane, Shipley, BD18 3RYWalking directions to Asda

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 BD18 2BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ishtiaq Ahmed

Heaton - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Naz Shah

Bradford West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBradfordE08000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBradford WestE14001120
WardHeatonE05001352
ParishBradford, unparished areaE43000274
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WindhillE02002203
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bradford 021BE01010777
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BD18 2BZ

Is BD18 2BZ (Windhill) safe?

The area around BD18 2BZ records about 209 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BD18 2BZ?

The median sale price around BD18 2BZ in Heaton is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BD18 2BZ?

There are 13 schools close to BD18 2BZ, including High Crags Primary Leadership Academy (Good), Shipley CofE Primary School (Good) and Frizinghall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BD18 2BZ?

The closest station to BD18 2BZ is Shipley (Yorks), about 602 m away.

How deprived is the area around BD18 2BZ?

BD18 2BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BD18 2BZ (Windhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bradford West covering BD18 2BZ is Naz Shah (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ishtiaq Ahmed (Independent).

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