BD18 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BD18 postcode district in Bradford. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£187,452

Bradford · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
2,090

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
5

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about BD18

The average home across Bradford is worth about £187,452 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 5.6% over the last year.

Of 248 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BD18, band C is the most common, and 46.8% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,090 crimes around the centre of BD18 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (864).

There are 5 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BD18 in Bradford, including Shipley CofE Primary School.

The district covers the Bolton and Undercliffe, Heaton, Idle and Thackley, Shipley ward areas.

Energy ratings in BD18
A
0 · 0%
B
7 · 2.8%
C
125 · 50.4%
D
68 · 27.4%
E
44 · 17.7%
F
4 · 1.6%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 248 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BD18, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£187,452
Detached
£335,963
Semi-detached
£209,125
Terraced
£157,122
Flat
£111,636

Prices changed +5.6% over the last year in Bradford.

Recorded crime in BD18
Violence and sexual offences864
Anti-social behaviour235
Criminal damage and arson179
Public order155
Shoplifting147
Vehicle crime109
Other theft102
Burglary97
Drugs73

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near BD18

Primary

  • Shipley CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 mi
  • High Crags Primary Leadership AcademyNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Wycliffe CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • Christ Church Church of England AcademyGood · 0.6 mi

Secondary

  • Bradford Alternative Provision AcademyOutstanding · 0.6 mi
  • Shipley CollegeNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • Bradford Christian SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • Titus Salt SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
  • St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyGood · 1.1 mi
Wards covered by BD18

Bolton and Undercliffe · Heaton · Idle and Thackley · Shipley · Windhill and Wrose

Common questions about BD18

What is the average house price in BD18?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Bradford at £187,452 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in BD18?

Detached £335,963, semi-detached £209,125, terraced £157,122, flats £111,636, based on the UK House Price Index for Bradford.

Is BD18 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,090 crimes near the centre of BD18 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 864 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in BD18 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 248 certificates from BD18, with 46.8% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near BD18?

5 schools within a mile of the BD18 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Bradford Alternative Provision Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this BD18 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.