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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

BD100AU

Apperley Road

BD109RX

Wesley Grove

BD100LX

Idle and Thackley

BD108FL

Little Cote View

BD108WW

Thrice Fold

BD100EL

Priestley Crescent

BD100SG

Bantree Court

BD108JJ

Leeds Road

BD108NW

Well Fold

BD108XD

Greencroft Close

BD108XN

Far Highfield Close

BD109RE

Butt Lane

BD108QZ

Highfield Avenue

BD108TU

All Alone Road

BD108XG

Quarry Park

BD109BP

Hawthorn Drive

BD109LD

Thorp Garth

BD109PT

The Green

BD109TJ

Strangford Court

BD109UG

Longlands

BD100EW

Dobson Rise

BD100FP

River Way

BD100PB

Apperley Lane

BD100SL

Keasden Close

BD100SW

Frederick Close

BD108DW

Barbel Drive

BD109TF

Albion Road

BD109PA

Ley Fleaks Road

BD108XE

Moorgreen Fold

BD100NB

Harrogate Road

BD100QL

Cottage Road

BD100QZ

Stanley Street

BD109BH

Haigh Corner

BD100TD

Ellar Carr Road

BD108LD

Leeds Road

BD108NE

Louisa Street

BD108UD

High Busy Lane

BD108UF

Coppice View

BD109SH

Apperley Road

BD100AH

Crag Hill Road

BD100RR

Park Road

BD108DQ

Highfield Fold

BD108NN

High Street

BD108UT

Overmoor Fold

BD109QX

Fairhaven Green

BD109SL

Fourlands Court

BD109SR

Apperley Road

BD100FF

Valley View Drive

BD100NN

Harrogate Road

BD100QD

Harrogate Road

BD100QY

Harrogate Road

BD100TT

Mitchell Close

BD100UJ

Slingsby Close

BD108SF

Northedge Meadow

BD108UR

Cherry Tree Gardens

BD109AW

Apperley Mews

BD109RW

Oak Tree Row

BD177RH

The Avenue

BD100BA

Barraclough Buildings

BD100BU

New Line

BD100RA

Harrogate Road

BD109QE

Albion Road

BD100LS

Meadow Road

BD100RW

Amblers Croft

BD100SB

Thackley Road

BD108NQ

Jasper Street

BD108WE

Stead Hill Way

BD109NH

Buckfast Court

BD109JB

Idlethorp Way

BD100DW

Brompton Drive

BD100LU

Derby Terrace

BD100QQ

Harrogate Road

BD100RB

Harrogate Road

BD100RF

Lodge Road

BD100TH

Park Road

BD108TR

All Alone Road

BD108TW

Wendron Way

BD109AL

Alverthorpe Way

BD109TD

Leeds Road

BD100AB

Beech Close

BD100ND

Apperley Gardens

BD100SU

Ballantyne Road

BD108JT

Leeds Road

BD108LH

Dawson Street

BD108QP

Briarfield Close

BD108UG

Holt Gardens

BD109PQ

Ley Fleaks Road

BD109TP

Apperley Road

BD100NZ

The Strone

BD108LB

Hyde Street

BD108FA

Buck Wood Hill

BD108PR

Town Lane

BD108RJ

Leyton Terrace

BD109DZ

Albion Road

BD109PS

The Green

BD109QU

Fairhaven Green

BD100FR

Harrogate Road

BD109DQ

Cavendish Road

BD109JL

Bradford Road

BD109NF

Albion Road

Data Sources

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