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About

Idle and Thackley is a residential ward in the north of the Bradford metropolitan district, bordering the Leeds city region. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing, with local shopping parades along Bradford Road serving the community. Its geography includes the valley of Bradford Beck and areas of higher ground, providing varied topography within an urban setting. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, including the grounds of the former Idle Moor.

A notable local landmark is the Idle Working Men's Club, one of the largest of its kind in the country, reflecting the area's social history. Transport links are defined by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through Thackley, and the A657 road. The ward has its own distinct conservation area centred around the older parts of Idle village, featuring architecture from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Educational and community facilities are spread throughout its neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Idle and Thackley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Idle and Thackley is £52,758 per year. There are 7 schools in Idle and Thackley: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Idle and Thackley is home to around 17,275 people, with a population density of about 1,909.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Idle and Thackley Population
17,275
Population density
1,909 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.22(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.44(+19%)
Burglary
11(+114%)
Public order
8.8(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.68(+2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,394
89.11%
Indian
348
2.01%
Other White
279
1.61%
Pakistani
232
1.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
223
1.29%
Total population: 17,276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,509
31.76%
Level 3 (A level)
2,629
18.52%
No qualifications
2,343
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,068
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,377
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 14,195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,992
38.78%
Owns outright
2,441
31.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,087
14.09%
Other social rented
659
8.54%
Social rents from council
299
3.88%
Total households: 7,716

Property prices in Idle and Thackley

Based on 335 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Idle and Thackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Idle and Thackley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Idle and Thackley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached86£367,225
Flats22£121,475
Semi-Detached111£240,000
Terraced116£194,250

10 years median price trend in Idle and Thackley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Idle and Thackley.

All postcodes in Idle and Thackley

BD109LT

Albion Road

BD108TA

Bradford Road

BD109EF

Albion Close

BD100FD

Station Approach

BD100QJ

Cherrytree Avenue

BD108AF

Idlecroft Road

BD108FH

Dace Way

BD108UU

Dunkhill Croft

BD109BB

Haigh Hall

BD109UL

Longlands

BD100RH

Thackley Road

BD100SE

Windhill Old Road

BD100TR

Windhill Old Road

BD109BX

Orchard Grove

BD109SQ

Leeds Road

BD100ST

Brown Wood

BD100UP

Long Preston Chase

BD108JP

Leeds Road

BD108NT

Town Lane

BD109TL

Idlecroft Road

BD100AZ

Ellar Carr Road

BD100RZ

Keepers Fold

BD108WT

Hay Croft

BD109BU

Fir Tree Gardens

BD100BB

Carrbottom Road

BD108JR

Cragside

BD108LN

Booth Royd

BD108PJ

Town Lane

BD108PZ

Calpin Close

BD108RW

Croftlands

BD108TS

All Alone

BD109AR

The Grove

BD109BQ

Brunswick Place

BD109QG

Myers Close

LS197DX

Apperley Lane

BD100TB

Ellar Carr Road

BD100RJ

Park Avenue

BD100UG

Roundhead Fold

BD108WL

Whinney Brow

BD109DG

Cavendish Road

BD109DH

Cavendish Road

BD100SQ

Brackendale Avenue

BD108JS

Leeds Road

BD108RX

Back Lane

BD100DQ

Brompton Drive

BD100QX

South View

BD100SN

Windhill Old Road

BD108FX

Boundary View

BD108PA

Pellon Terrace

BD108PF

Belle Vue Close

BD109DJ

Alanby Drive

BD109LQ

Back Cavendish Road

BD109SW

Green Lane

BD100AX

Apperley Road

BD100TX

Harewood Drive

BD108FJ

Grayling Hill

BD108FU

Willow Mews

BD108JH

Leeds Road

BD108LE

Bourne Street

BD108LY

Northlea Avenue

BD108RP

Highdale Croft

BD108SZ

Grady Close

BD109JY

Bradford Road

BD100EN

Stansfield Close

BD100FB

Apperdale

BD100TA

Mitchell Lane

BD108FD

Cote Road

BD108JX

Regent Street

BD108NX

Harper Grove

BD108RB

Leyton Crescent

BD109BD

Brunswick Road

BD109JF

Alanby Drive

BD109JH

Springville Terrace

BD109JX

Cobden Street

BD109PF

Southcote Place

BD109QL

Albion Road

BD109SS

Leeds Road

BD109RG

Butt Lane

BD100UF

Cavalier Drive

BD108RQ

Leyton Drive

BD108UW

The Innings

BD109ND

Fairhaven Green

BD109TR

Outlands Rise

BD100BD

Carrbottom Road

BD100SF

Keasden Close

BD108FW

Santa Monica Court

BD108RF

Highfield Road

BD109DW

Applehaigh Close

BD109NT

Three Nooked Mews

BD109SY

Marlborough Road

BD109TB

Fourlands Road

BD100FJ

West Wood View

BD100LZ

Waters Walk

BD100RN

Park Road

BD108JY

Regent Place

BD108LT

Lenton Villas

BD108RU

Highfield Road

BD109AG

Ashfield Road

BD109AN

Alverthorpe Way

BD109SA

Leeds Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.