Town Pop. 28,977

Living in Shipley (Bradford): Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shipley (Bradford) scores 67/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 92/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is 17 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (96) and schools (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see BD10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

168.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 2,082 crimes

↑ 116% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 605 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

Public order 382 crimes

↑ 103% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 341 crimes

↑ 74% above national average

Other theft 295 crimes

↑ 65% above national average

other 1,182 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 104 crimes
2 Shopping Area 88 crimes
3 Central Avenue 85 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³

Green Space 47

Parks Ample 29

Sports Pitches Adequate 3

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Adequate 6

Bowling Greens Ample 8

Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 29 in area · 72 within 4km

1Outstanding25Good3Ungraded

Bradford Alternative Provision AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Beckfoot Upper HeatonSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Belle Vue Girls' AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
Good
Blakehill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Chellow Heights Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Good
Christ Church Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Cottingley Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Dixons Cottingley AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Frizinghall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Grove House Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary1.1 mi

Airedale General Hospital7.5 mi

Leeds General Infirmary8.2 mi

Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%

2 GP surgeries in area 20 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,498 patients per GP

8dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%

available across Bradford

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 683 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.4%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.4%Unemployed3.8%Retired20.2%Student5.2%Other inactive14.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary28.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership63.7%

Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Bradford · 2026-27

A £1,574

B £1,836

C £2,099

D £2,361

E £2,886

F £3,410

G £3,935

H £4,722

Energy Yorkshire region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Yorkshire Water

Average bill regional £437/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Shipley 0.2 mi

Saltaire 0.7 mi

Frizinghall 0.9 mi

J3 M606 4.8 mi

J2 M606 5.2 mi

J2 M606 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 31

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 42

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 24

Retail Shopping Ample 183

Takeaways Ample 30

Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£198,000	241
Detached	£377,500	20
Semi-detached	£210,000	95
Terraced	£200,000	89
Flat / Maisonette	£112,000	37

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipley (Bradford) a nice place to live?

Yes, Shipley (Bradford) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Shipley (Bradford) is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shipley (Bradford)?

Crime levels in Shipley (Bradford) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 28/100. There were 4,887 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shipley (Bradford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Shipley (Bradford) are Bradford Alternative Provision Academy, Beckfoot Upper Heaton and Belle Vue Girls' Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 29 rated schools in Shipley (Bradford) in total.

What are house prices like in Shipley (Bradford)?

The current median house price in Shipley (Bradford) is £198,000, around 31% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,500, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £200,000, flat £112,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 241 sales recorded in the past 12 months.