POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BD17 5LB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 12 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £230,725Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 12 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
13 within 400mBD17 5LB links 13 transport stops within 400m and 61 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Baildon Bridge Retail Park (BCT) at about 44m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Shipley Rail Station at about 623m.
Local business
145 within 1200mBD17 5LB currently links 145 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 52 food and drink, 24 personal services, 21 grocery. The closest mapped place is KFC at about 74m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
4,437 online job adverts observedBradford local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BD17 5LB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
12 nearby school rows12 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BD17 5LB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 36BD17 5LB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 36 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 387, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 63 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£230,725
Strong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BD17 5LB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
52 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (21), cafe (18), restaurant (13).
Amenity group
Personal services
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (17), beauty (7).
Amenity group
Grocery
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (13), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (18), bar (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
KFC
Fast Food at 2, Lower Holme Park, Baildon, Shipley.
Nightlife
The Junction
Pub at 1, Baildon Road, Shipley.
Retail
Wickes
Diy at Shipley.
Personal services
Cutting Edge
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Pit Stop Cafe
Cafe at 8, Queen Street, Shipley.
Food and drink
Billies Pantry
Fast Food at 1, Green Lane, Shipley.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Baildon Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BD17 6TE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Baildon Glen Primary School
Primary option in BD17 7LY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hoyle Court Primary School
Primary option in BD17 6DN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BD17 5LB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BD17 5LB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BD17 5LB.
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Ask vetted agents
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