Sold Terraced

487 IDLE ROAD

BRADFORD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY

5 beds 148 m² Listed 31 Oct 2012 (-4985d)

£199,995

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Property details

Floor area

148 m²

Last sold

£158,000 Aug 2007

Local average

£141,505 (+41.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,847 of 33,755)

Street crime

389 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Five Bedroom terrace
  • High Quality Fixtures
  • Storage Cellars
  • Rear Garden
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • No Chain

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

LOVINGLY AND BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED FIVE BEDROOM TERRACE WITH TWO RECEPTION ROOMS Restored to a HIGH STANDARD, this property has a lot more THAN MEETS THE EYE! With ELEGANT proportions, ORIGINAL FEATURES and QUALITY fixtures and fittings. Briefly comprising: entrance porch, hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, storage cellar; two double bedrooms, single bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and two further double bedrooms on the second floor. With CHARM pouring from every room, this property has been a LABOUR of LOVE and is ONE TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED and is offered with NO CHAIN.
AccommodationEntrance PorchThrough PVCu and double glazed door into the entrance porch which has tiled flooring and a PVCu door with PVCu opaque double glazed windows above and to the sides leading to the entrance hall.
Entrance HallA sizable and elegant entrance hall with the lovely high ceilings found in properties of this era. With original ceiling coving, oak solid wood floor and the first of many reclaimed Victorian cast iron radiators. Security alarm panel, access to the cellar and stairs to the first floor. Doors to the lounge, dining room and kitchen.
Lounge4.83m x 3.81m (15'10 x 12'6 )
A generous and beautifully proportioned room with PVCu double glazed bay window to the front. The original ceiling coving echos the walls as they curve out from the window. Cast iron central heating radiator, carpet flooring, ceiling rose and the fireplace has a living flame gas fire with marble back, hearth and wooden surround.
Dining Room3.61m x 4.29m (11'10 x 14'1 )
Another generous room with PVCu double glazed window overlooking the back garden. Ceiling rose and coving; picture rail and the solid Oak floor continues through from the hallway. Another feature Victorian cast iron radiator. The fireplace is a lovely feature with a wood burning stove which is inset into the chimney breast with slate tiled back and a Yorkshire Stone hearth and surround.
Kitchen1.93m x 3.56m (6'4 x 11'8 )
A range of white high gloss base and wall units with solid Oak finshing and Oak work surfaces. Tiled splash backs and ceramic tiled floor. Ceramic sink with mixer tap and built in electric oven with halogen hob and stainless steel extractor hood. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine and space for fridge freezer.
KitchenPVCu double glazed window and PVCu and opaque glazed door leading to the back garden.
CellarA sizable cellar which is dry with lots of storage space and central heating radiator.
First FloorBedroom One3.94m x 2.84m (12'11 x 9'4 )
PVCu double glazed window to the rear, cast iron central heating radiator and carpet flooring. This room also has the ambient lighting and floating ceiling with inset ceiling spotlights. This room is wired for flat screen TV in the chimney breast with the capacity for games consoles/PC to be set up to interact.
Bedroom Two3.94m x 2.84m (12'11 x 9'4 )
Large PVCu double glazed windows to the front, cast iron central heating radiator and carpet flooring. The fireplace is a particular feature which is currently used for storage. Built in wardrobes are set into each alcove to the side of the chimney breast with mirrored doors. Again, this room has an area in the chimney breast for a flat screen television.
Bedroom Three2.08m x 2.49m (6'10 x 8'2 )
PVCu double glazed window, cast iron central heating radiator and carpet flooring.
Bathroom1.57m x 3.07m (5'2 x 10'1 )
A modern and stylish bathroom in which a particular feature is the ambient sensor ceiling lights which come on when the door is opened - pefect for any night time visits! The bathroom has a quality Vernon Tutbury suite comprising low flush W.C., pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap and double ended oversized bath with shower over and glass shower screen. Fully tiled walls, vinyl flooring, and PVCu opaque double glazed window. The final touches are the floating ceiling with inset ceiling spotlights and heated chrome towel rail.
Second FloorInset ceiling spotlights illuminate the way to the second floor and a Velux window sits at the top of the stairs.
Bedroom Four3.25m x 3.91m (10'8 x 12'10 )
With a Velux window, these two attic rooms offer a good amount of space. With laminate flooring and cast iron central heating radiator.
Bedroom Five4.67m x 4.19m (15'4 x 13'9 )
Velux window, cast iron central heating radiator and carpet flooring.
OutsideTo the front of the property is a lawned garden with a variety of shrubs, plants and bushes in the borders. At the rear, the fully enclosed garden is pebbled for low maintenance.
DirectionsFrom our office at Bolton Junction, turn left onto Idle Road where the property is on the left hand side and can be identified by our For Sale board.
Agents NotesAll measurements have been taken using electronic measuring devices and are only approximate.
ViewingsStrictly by appointment through our Bolton Junction Office.
Our opening hours are:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Please contact us to book an appointment on 01274 627444.
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Eccleshill

WW Estates

Reference: 24669507

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Price history

243% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/08/2007 (18 years ago) £158,000 +192.6%
Sold 26/06/1998 (27 years ago) £54,000 +17.4%
Sold 27/09/1996 (29 years ago) £46,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 503 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY £185,000 24/11/2023 Terraced
420 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AR £190,000 20/10/2023 Terraced
77 NORMAN AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2ND £156,000 22/04/2022 Terraced
8 HOWARTH CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1HZ £120,000 25/03/2022 Terraced
5 GATEHOUSE MEWS, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2BD £160,000 11/02/2022 Terraced
9 MYERS LANE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EP £122,000 11/01/2022 Terraced
424 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AR £158,500 07/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 503A IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY £159,950 17/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 503A IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY £155,000 10/09/2021 Terraced
2 IVY PLACE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2BA £280,000 23/07/2021 Terraced

Street average: £166,650 (3 sales)

Area average: £169,500 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 33.9%
10y growth 51%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bradford. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 4%
5y (index) 28.6%
10y (index) 60%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bradford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £671/mo
Realistic £746/mo
Optimistic £821/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bradford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bradford & South Dales: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Idle Road Norman Grove 0.0 miles
Shop Nautical Vapes 0.3 miles
Shop Khayams 0.3 miles
Hospital Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre 1.0 miles
Train station Frizinghall 1.3 miles
Train station Bradford Forster Square 1.7 miles
Hospital Moorlands View 2.9 miles
University Leeds Trinity University 4.2 miles
University Kirkstall Brewery Residences 5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 161
Anti-social behaviour 75
Criminal damage and arson 38
Public order 27
Drugs 18
Shoplifting 18
Other theft 14
Burglary 13
Vehicle crime 12
Other crime 8
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 389

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Swain House Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 1 Nov 2011
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 7 Feb 2013
Hanson Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Inadequate — 2 Jul 2020
Grove House Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 21 Nov 2023
Blakehill Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 2 Oct 2022

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £93,250
Target investor price (1%) £74,600
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).