Postcode report
BD18 3FB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Bradford
About BD18 3FB: area rating, property, schools and local change
BD18 3FB is a postcode in Heaton, Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BD18 3FB, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BD18 3FB are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BD18 3FB is based on Bradford 020 Census 2021. It covers 7,478 residents, 2,873 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BD18 3FB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BD18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £257k from 46 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BD18 3FB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BD18 3FB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BD18 3FB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BD18 3FB
Is BD18 3FB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BD18 3FB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BD18 3FB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BD18 3FB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BD18 3FB?
LocaleIQ matched BD18 3FB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BD18 3FB?
The latest median sold price is £257k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BD18 3FB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.