POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BD18 3LX postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 29 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 23 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £147,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 29 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 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
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
22 within 400mBD18 3LX links 22 transport stops within 400m and 68 within 800m. 19 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Roberts Park (BCT) at about 151m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Saltaire Rail Station at about 164m.
Local business
183 within 1200mBD18 3LX currently links 183 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 65 food and drink, 36 personal services, 26 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Salts Diner at about 130m. 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 BD18 3LX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
29 nearby school rows29 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BD18 3LX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 12BD18 3LX has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 12 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 107, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 40 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£147,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BD18 3LX, 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
65 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (26), fast food (21), restaurant (18).
Amenity group
Personal services
36 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (27), beauty (9).
Amenity group
Nightlife
26 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (20), bar (6).
Amenity group
Grocery
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (10), bakery (5), supermarket (5).
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
Salts Diner
Cafe at Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Shipley.
Food and drink
Cafe in to the Opera
Cafe at Shipley.
Nightlife
Caroline Social Club
Pub at Caroline Street, Shipley.
Food and drink
Cafe On The Cut
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Don't Tell Titus
Pub at 6-7, Victoria Road, Shipley.
Nightlife
The Boathouse Inn
Pub at Victoria Road, 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
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Primary option in BD18 2NT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Primary option in BD18 2ES. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Low Ash Primary School
Primary option in BD18 1AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BD18 3LX before you shortlist homes.
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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 BD18 3LX.
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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 BD18 3LX 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 BD18 3LX.
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Ask vetted agents
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