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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

BD100RP

North Street

BD108NJ

Leys Close

BD108PS

Rawson Square

BD108RA

Ley Fleaks Road

BD109QF

Albion Road

BD109QY

Haigh Beck View

BD100FH

Carr Beck Rise

BD108NG

Thackley Grange

BD108RY

Kenstone Crescent

BD109PE

Bradford Road

BD109PL

Hampton Place

BD100PD

Apperley Lane

BD100RL

Park Mead

BD100SA

Burnwells Avenue

BD108LU

Boothroyd Drive

BD108RH

Leyton Grove

BD108TG

Chrismoor

BD109LE

Cavendish Road

BD109PD

North Fold

BD109SJ

Fourlands Drive

BD108UB

Westfield Lane

BD109BN

Hawthorn Drive

BD100AL

Cyprus Avenue

BD108LA

Aire Street

BD108RZ

Crofters Green

BD109JG

Woodfield Close

LS197DH

Gill Lane

BD100RS

Thackley Road

BD108XB

Sandhill Fold

BD100UH

The Moorings

BD108SG

Meadow Gate

BD108TD

Summerley Court

BD108UH

Leeds Road

BD108WP

Hew Royd

BD109JJ

Woodbine Terrace

BD109PJ

Bradford Road

BD109SD

Simpson Grove

BD100BP

Ashgrove

BD100BS

Elder Street

BD100PU

Apperley Road

BD108FR

Idle and Thackley

BD108NU

Harper Avenue

BD108PN

Town Lane

BD108PU

Vint Rise

BD108QG

Santa Monica Grove

BD108SE

Kellymoor Walk

BD108TF

Lynmoor Court

BD108WS

West Cote Drive

BD109DN

Cavendish Road

BD109RY

Harper Crescent

BD109ST

Leamington Drive

BD100DZ

Crompton Way

BD100EG

Briggs Way

BD100UW

The Leavens

BD108FE

Crooked Road

BD108LX

Northlea Avenue

BD108NB

High Street

BD108NP

High Street Place

BD108RL

Highfield Road

BD109AA

Leeds Road

BD109PP

Bradford Road

BD100FA

Mill Holme Fold

BD100NF

Parkin Lane

BD100TW

Ainsbury Avenue

BD108LG

Little Cote

BD108QY

Highfield Road

BD109AT

Brunswick Place

BD109AY

Stockhill Fold

BD109BA

Haigh Hall Road

BD109DB

Garsdale Avenue

BD109SB

Leeds Road

BD100NP

Apperley Lane

BD108NS

Town Lane

BD108TP

Lyndean Gardens

BD108WQ

The Mistal

BD108WX

Bale Drive

BD109SN

Fourlands Crescent

BD100BE

Bateson Street

BD100LT

Harrogate Road

BD100SY

Trenam Park Drive

BD108LL

Town Lane

BD108NR

Garth Fold

BD108RR

Green Lane

BD109SX

Leeds Road

BD100SP

Brackendale Drive

BD108PL

Summer Lea

BD108QT

Highfield Road

BD108QX

Santa Monica Road

BD108SU

Javelin Close

BD108WN

Rush Croft

BD109AB

Leeds Road

BD109BG

Old Park Road

BD109DF

Allanbridge Close

BD109RL

New Street

BD109RR

Apperley Road

BD100PY

Dobson Locks

BD108PT

Greenfield Lane

BD108QE

Heathmoor Close

BD108UN

Meadowcroft Close

BD108WR

Little Hew Royd

Data Sources

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