Area360 logo

Find postcode

Idle and Thackley

Interactive map displaying Idle and Thackley

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 97 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
4/10
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
40.75(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.79(+17%)
Burglary
10.36(+103%)
Vehicle crime
10.25(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+15%)
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 326 recent sales, the median property price is £227,692 in Idle and Thackley area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Idle and Thackley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached77£375,000£3,341
Flats25£130,000£2,031
Semi-Detached109£233,000£2,930
Terraced115£180,000£2,213

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

BD109RG

Butt Lane

BD108QD

Brighton Street

BD109TB

Fourlands Road

BD109PS

The Green

BD100UH

The Moorings

BD108SZ

Grady Close

BD109RB

Union Yard

BD108JS

Leeds Road

BD100RR

Park Road

BD108XG

Quarry Park

BD109AD

Ashfield Road

BD108PF

Belle Vue Close

BD108PR

Town Lane

BD108LE

Bourne Street

BD109JG

Woodfield Close

BD100LZ

Waters Walk

BD108DW

Barbel Drive

BD109LG

Egham Green

BD100TH

Park Road

BD108RN

Ashton Walk

BD108NE

Louisa Street

BD109JS

The Grove

BD109TQ

Albion Road

BD108QF

Sorrin Close

BD100FL

West Wood Close

BD100EG

Briggs Way

BD100RP

North Street

BD108JY

Regent Place

BD109PH

Moorfield Place

BD108JW

Sandmoor Garth

BD109PP

Bradford Road

BD108WW

Thrice Fold

BD100BS

Elder Street

BD108PN

Town Lane

BD109RU

Cross Road

BD109BL

Bracken Edge

BD109AW

Apperley Mews

BD100ND

Apperley Gardens

BD100NN

Harrogate Road

BD108WL

Whinney Brow

BD109SE

Leeds Road

BD108QU

Santa Monica Road

BD109SY

Marlborough Road

BD109JJ

Woodbine Terrace

BD100BU

New Line

BD100RG

Nialls Court

BD100SE

Windhill Old Road

BD108JR

Cragside

BD108PY

Westfield Lane

BD109RA

Tyler Court

BD100AL

Cyprus Avenue

BD100QQ

Harrogate Road

BD100SJ

Brackendale

BD108TR

All Alone Road

BD108LG

Little Cote

BD108FL

Little Cote View

BD108RJ

Leyton Terrace

BD100AN

Overdale Drive

BD100RB

Harrogate Road

BD109AL

Alverthorpe Way

BD109SH

Apperley Road

BD109JQ

Laceby Close

BD108JX

Regent Street

BD100DZ

Crompton Way

BD109BG

Old Park Road

BD108FH

Dace Way

BD109AP

New Line

BD108LB

Hyde Street

BD100SP

Brackendale Drive

BD100AB

Beech Close

BD100BP

Ashgrove

BD108PQ

Harehill Road

BD108UG

Holt Gardens

BD108FF

Crooked Road

BD100BD

Carrbottom Road

BD109QF

Albion Road

BD109JF

Alanby Drive

BD108RS

Highfield Road

BD109TA

Lilythorne Avenue

BD109BY

Orchard Grove

BD109AT

Brunswick Place

BD109BH

Haigh Corner

BD108UA

Wrosecliffe Grove

BD100SA

Burnwells Avenue

LS197DG

Gill Lane

BD109TF

Albion Road

BD100UF

Cavalier Drive

BD100PX

Apperley Road

BD109TL

Idlecroft Road

BD100TD

Ellar Carr Road

BD109LD

Thorp Garth

BD109DL

Cavendish Road

BD109PB

Bradford Road

BD108PX

Stansfield Place

LS197DX

Apperley Lane

BD108SY

Brander Close

BD109BX

Orchard Grove

BD108FS

High Street

BD109PD

North Fold

BD108WN

Rush Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.