bradford BD18 Postcodes
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Bradford (BD18)
The BD18 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1000 individual postcodes.
There are 23 electoral wards in the BD18 postcode area, including Bingley, Bradford, Cleckheaton, Keighley, Settle, Shipley, Skipton which come under the local authority of the Bradford Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in BD18 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BD18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BD18 postcode is a geographical area in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. It includes a variety of residential areas, as well as schools, shops, and leisure spaces.
Most of the BD18 postcode area is home to the popular and attractive Heaton district. It is home to a large number of terraced, Victorian houses, although there are also some modern detached and semi-detached houses. The area has easy access to the city centre as well as transport links to other cities and towns.
The BD18 postcode is served by five ‘A' roads, including Leeds Road, Harrogate Road, Heaton Road, Rooley Lane, and Dudley Hill Lane. It is also served by two train lines; the Airedale Line and the Calder Valley Line.
The main shopping area in BD18 is in Heaton. It has a number of retail parks as well as independent and chain stores. There are several restaurants and cafes, a few pubs, and a large beer garden. There is also an outdoor skate park and an indoor climbing centre.
In terms of education, BD18 is served by several primary schools, plus a secondary school; Leeds City Academy Secondary School. There is also a newly built post-16 centre, the Bradford Inter College, which offers a range of courses.
In terms of leisure activities, BD18 has a number of parks, including Midgeley Woods Park, Heaton Woods Local Nature Reserve, and Heaton Park. There is also a large community centre which hosts a range of activities and classes.
Finally, BD18 has a large hospital – Bradford Royal Infirmary. This is a large hospital which offers treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and mental health issues.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
BD18 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.
West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.
West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BD18 |
| Postal Town | Bradford |
| MSOA Name | Bradford 021 |
| LSOA Name | Bradford 021E |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
BD18 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BD18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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LT, Bradford
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Shipley is a great place to live with its excellent amenities including great parks - Roberts Park in Saltaire with a nice cafe and riverside pub, Northcliffe, Shipley Central Park, Crowgill Park - a nice canal walk from Saltaire world heritage village to centre of Shipley and to Bingley, the centre of Shipley has a leisure centre with swimming pool and a good library, there are good rail links from Shipley station, 15 mins. to Leeds and less to Bradford city and direct train to seaside in Morecambe, it's also on the iconic Settle to Carlisle route. Overall, a nice well served area with plenty of amenities and outdoor leisure.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.