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About

Idle is a suburb in the City of Bradford metropolitan district in West Yorkshire, located a few miles northeast of Bradford city centre. The area expanded in the 19th century alongside the textile industry and still shows that pattern in its mix of terraced streets, semi‑detached houses and later housing developments. A local high street runs through the centre with shops, takeaways, pubs, a post office and community facilities. Regular bus services link Idle to Bradford and neighbouring towns, making commuting and shopping trips straightforward for residents.

Community life is organised around schools, churches, sports clubs and several community centres, with small pockets of green space and allotments within walking distance of many homes. Former industrial buildings are visible in parts of the neighbourhood and have been repurposed for housing or small businesses, reflecting the shift from manufacturing to local services. Local authority services cover waste collection, parks and schooling, and day‑to‑day life in Idle is shaped by the street pattern and transport links that connect it to the wider Bradford district.

Area overview

On average Idle has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Idle is £51,107 per year. There are 5 schools in Idle: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Idle is home to around 12,241 people, with a population density of about 4,494.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Idle Population
12,241
Population density
4,494.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.6(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.87(+8%)
Burglary
8.66(+69%)
Public order
8.41(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.76(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,735
87.66%
Indian
260
2.12%
Other White
260
2.12%
Pakistani
175
1.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
146
1.19%
Total population: 12,246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,918
29.44%
No qualifications
1,841
18.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,810
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,453
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,031
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 9,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,040
37.57%
Owns outright
1,486
27.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
789
14.53%
Other social rented
571
10.52%
Social rents from council
365
6.72%
Total households: 5,430

Property prices in Idle

Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Idle area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Idle 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£341,475
Flats13£99,950
Semi-Detached65£190,500
Terraced83£187,250

10 years median price trend in Idle

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

All postcodes in Idle

BD109QY

Haigh Beck View

BD100FH

Carr Beck Rise

BD108RY

Kenstone Crescent

BD108WG

Lower House Close

BD109HD

Idlethorp Way

BD109PE

Bradford Road

BD109PL

Hampton Place

BD108RH

Leyton Grove

BD108TG

Chrismoor

BD109LE

Cavendish Road

BD109PD

North Fold

BD108UB

Westfield Lane

BD109BN

Hawthorn Drive

BD108RZ

Crofters Green

BD109JG

Woodfield Close

BD108XB

Sandhill Fold

BD108SG

Meadow Gate

BD108TD

Summerley Court

BD108WP

Hew Royd

BD109JJ

Woodbine Terrace

BD109PJ

Bradford Road

BD100BP

Ashgrove

BD100BS

Elder Street

BD108FR

Idle and Thackley

BD108PU

Vint Rise

BD108QG

Santa Monica Grove

BD108SE

Kellymoor Walk

BD108TF

Lynmoor Court

BD109DN

Cavendish Road

BD108FE

Crooked Road

BD108NB

High Street

BD108NP

High Street Place

BD108RL

Highfield Road

BD109JD

Idlethorp Way

BD109PP

Bradford Road

BD108LG

Little Cote

BD108QY

Highfield Road

BD109AT

Brunswick Place

BD109AY

Stockhill Fold

BD109BA

Haigh Hall Road

BD109DB

Garsdale Avenue

BD109SB

Leeds Road

BD100QA

The Bank

BD108NS

Town Lane

BD108TP

Lyndean Gardens

BD108WQ

The Mistal

BD108WX

Bale Drive

BD100BE

Bateson Street

BD100LT

Harrogate Road

BD108NR

Garth Fold

BD108RR

Green Lane

BD108WA

Near Crook

BD108PL

Summer Lea

BD108QT

Highfield Road

BD108QX

Santa Monica Road

BD108SU

Javelin Close

BD108WN

Rush Croft

BD109BG

Old Park Road

BD109DF

Allanbridge Close

BD109RL

New Street

BD109RR

Apperley Road

BD108PT

Greenfield Lane

BD108QE

Heathmoor Close

BD108UN

Meadowcroft Close

BD108WR

Little Hew Royd

BD108WY

Straw View

BD109AP

New Line

BD109RJ

Railway Road

BD109RN

Moat Crescent

BD100UQ

Woodhill Rise

BD108FN

Perch Rise

BD108RE

Ley Fleaks Road

BD108RT

Westfield Grove

BD108UQ

Westfield Lane

BD108WU

Harvest Mount

BD109LB

Bradford Road

BD109QT

Fairhaven Green

BD109TA

Lilythorne Avenue

BD100QT

Harrogate Road

BD108TN

Evesham Grove

BD109QZ

Old Park Road

BD109RU

Cross Road

BD109TW

Idlecroft Road

BD108FQ

Idle and Thackley

BD108FT

High Street

BD108PP

Doctor Lane

BD109FL

Maynell Close

BD109QJ

Albert Avenue

BD108LZ

Charterhouse Road

BD108RS

Highfield Road

BD109AZ

Haigh Hall

BD109BY

Orchard Grove

BD109DE

Garsdale Avenue

BD109DL

Cavendish Road

BD109JQ

Laceby Close

BD109LZ

Albion Road

BD109PX

The Green

BD108LS

Gordon Terrace

BD108QR

Briarfield Avenue

BD108FG

East Cote Drive

Data Sources

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