487 IDLE ROAD
BRADFORD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY
£199,995
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
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.
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Listed by
Eccleshill
WW Estates
Reference: 24669507
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bradford. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bradford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).