Sold STC Semi-detached

505 IDLE ROAD

BRADFORD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY

4 beds 1,647 sq ft Listed 29 May 2013 (-4775d)

£229,950

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BD2 2AY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 505 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY |
| Price | £229,950 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 153 m² |
| Last sold | £210,000 Jun 2008 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/12/2026
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,640

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£40)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9676-2833-6126-9806-7435)

## Description

**LOCATION**

Idle Road, Bradford  BD2 2AY, NO CHAIN

**INTRODUCTION**

NO CHAIN.  A superb truly impressive stone built family sized semi detached residence of immense appeal, very well located in this sought after residential location.  Very well presented FOUR BEDROOMED family accommodation is provided here of very generous proportions.  INTERNAL INSPECTION IS ESSENTIAL TO APPRECIATE TO THE FULL.

**ACCOMMODATION**

**Covered Porch: **

**Hall: **stripped pine floor, attractive spindled staircase.

**Lounge: **15'6" (4.72m) (into bay)  x  14'8" (4.47m) (into alcoves)  Splendid marble fireplace with living flame gas fire.  Splendid bay window.

**Dining Room: **14'2" (4.32m) (into alcove)  x  14'9" (4.50m) (into bay) - Attractive period style fire surround with composite marble hearth and inset with living flame gas fire.  Plaster ceiling rose and covings.  Delightful bay window.

**Kitchen: **14'10" (4.52m)  x  8'9" (2.67m)  Splendid range of traditional style base and wall units in fitted solid oak style, fitted dishwasher, Aga type range cooker, panelled ceiling.  Cornish slate tiled floor, part tiled walls,

**Useful cellar area: **

**Bedroom 1: **13'0" (3.96m)  x  14'0" (4.27m) into alcoves (rear bedroom)  - Comprehensive range of fitted furniture in "mahogany" style.

**Bedroom 2: **13'0" (3.96m)  x  13'0" (3.96m) into alcoves.  Range of fitted robes.

**Bedroom 3: **8'2" (2.49m)  x  8'8" (2.64m)

**Top floor Bedroom 4: **14' 10" (4.52m) x 19' 5" (5.92m)   with 3 velux windows and copious eaves storage and built in robes.

**Spacious Bathroom: **10' 8" (3.25m) x 8' 3" (2.51m)  Modern white suite with shower cubicle, panelled ceiling with down-lights.

**Gardens/Parking: **Pleasant garden areas to rear with driveway parking to side with additional parking/turning area to fore.

**Benefits: **GAS CENTRAL HEATING.  UPVC SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING TO MOST WINDOWS.

Details for property ID 9418 supplied to RightMove on 29/05/13 at 2:30 pm

## Property Photos

- ![house](/listings/photos/27034830/729177) - house
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/27034830/729179) - Lounge
- ![Dining](/listings/photos/27034830/729182) - Dining
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/27034830/729183) - Kitchen
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/27034830/729185) - Hall
- ![hall](/listings/photos/27034830/729188) - hall
- ![bathroom](/listings/photos/27034830/729190) - bathroom
- ![loft](/listings/photos/27034830/729193) - loft
- ![bedroom](/listings/photos/27034830/729195) - bedroom
- ![bedroom](/listings/photos/27034830/729198) - bedroom
- ![bathroom](/listings/photos/27034830/729202) - bathroom

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 505 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY | £210,000 | 13/06/2008 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 WESTWOOD AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2NJ | £200,000 | 23/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 GREENWOOD DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1JH | £130,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 MOSER AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1JD | £184,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BOLTON CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AE | £215,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 101 NORMAN AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2ND | £215,000 | 17/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 27 HIGH HOUSE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4ER | £180,500 | 23/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 33 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EY | £185,000 | 06/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 KESTREL DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4HA | £177,000 | 31/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 50 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EX | £180,000 | 22/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EX | £165,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 MYERS AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4ET | £185,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 HIGH HOUSE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4ER | £140,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 503 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY | £185,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 BOLTON DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AD | £178,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 WESTWOOD GROVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2NH | £240,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 51 BOLTON DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AB | £227,000 | 11/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 101 ACRE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2LQ | £221,500 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 68 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EX | £160,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 108 BOLTON DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AA | £170,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 80 ACRE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2LQ | £146,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 KESTREL MOUNT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EZ | £177,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [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 |

**Street average:** £166,650 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £183,800 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £179,831 (62 Semi-detached, BD2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +27.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bradford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £671/mo
- **Realistic:** £746/mo
- **Optimistic:** £821/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bradford & South Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £93,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £74,600

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,503/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 22%
- **10y growth:** 52%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bradford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5%
- **5y growth (index):** 29.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 62%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

153 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£210,000 Jun 2008

Price per m²

£1,503/m²

Local average

£179,831 (+27.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,847 of 33,755)

Street crime

389 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

LOCATION

Idle Road, Bradford BD2 2AY, NO CHAIN

INTRODUCTION

NO CHAIN. A superb truly impressive stone built family sized semi detached residence of immense appeal, very well located in this sought after residential location. Very well presented FOUR BEDROOMED family accommodation is provided here of very generous proportions. INTERNAL INSPECTION IS ESSENTIAL TO APPRECIATE TO THE FULL.

ACCOMMODATION

Covered Porch:

Hall: stripped pine floor, attractive spindled staircase.

Lounge: 15'6" (4.72m) (into bay) x 14'8" (4.47m) (into alcoves) Splendid marble fireplace with living flame gas fire. Splendid bay window.

Dining Room: 14'2" (4.32m) (into alcove) x 14'9" (4.50m) (into bay) - Attractive period style fire surround with composite marble hearth and inset with living flame gas fire. Plaster ceiling rose and covings. Delightful bay window.

Kitchen: 14'10" (4.52m) x 8'9" (2.67m) Splendid range of traditional style base and wall units in fitted solid oak style, fitted dishwasher, Aga type range cooker, panelled ceiling. Cornish slate tiled floor, part tiled walls,

Useful cellar area:

Bedroom 1: 13'0" (3.96m) x 14'0" (4.27m) into alcoves (rear bedroom) - Comprehensive range of fitted furniture in "mahogany" style.

Bedroom 2: 13'0" (3.96m) x 13'0" (3.96m) into alcoves. Range of fitted robes.

Bedroom 3: 8'2" (2.49m) x 8'8" (2.64m)

Top floor Bedroom 4: 14' 10" (4.52m) x 19' 5" (5.92m) with 3 velux windows and copious eaves storage and built in robes.

Spacious Bathroom: 10' 8" (3.25m) x 8' 3" (2.51m) Modern white suite with shower cubicle, panelled ceiling with down-lights.

Gardens/Parking: Pleasant garden areas to rear with driveway parking to side with additional parking/turning area to fore.

Benefits: GAS CENTRAL HEATING. UPVC SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING TO MOST WINDOWS.

Details for property ID 9418 supplied to RightMove on 29/05/13 at 2:30 pm

Listed by

Bradford

Robert Watts

Reference: 27034830

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/12/2016

Expiry date: 06/12/2026

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,640

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/06/2008 (18 years ago)	£210,000	—

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
8 WESTWOOD AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2NJ	£200,000	23/12/2025	Semi-detached
10 GREENWOOD DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1JH	£130,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
13 MOSER AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1JD	£184,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
7 BOLTON CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AE	£215,000	21/11/2025	Semi-detached
101 NORMAN AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2ND	£215,000	17/07/2025	Semi-detached
27 HIGH HOUSE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4ER	£180,500	23/06/2025	Semi-detached
33 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EY	£185,000	06/03/2025	Semi-detached
10 KESTREL DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4HA	£177,000	31/01/2025	Semi-detached
50 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EX	£180,000	22/12/2023	Semi-detached
36 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EX	£165,000	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
34 MYERS AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4ET	£185,000	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
35 HIGH HOUSE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4ER	£140,000	30/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 503 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY	£185,000	24/11/2023	Terraced
8 BOLTON DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AD	£178,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
12 WESTWOOD GROVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2NH	£240,000	13/10/2023	Semi-detached
51 BOLTON DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AB	£227,000	11/10/2023	Semi-detached
101 ACRE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2LQ	£221,500	22/09/2023	Semi-detached
68 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EX	£160,000	31/08/2023	Semi-detached
108 BOLTON DRIVE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AA	£170,000	14/08/2023	Semi-detached
80 ACRE AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2LQ	£146,000	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
16 KESTREL MOUNT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EZ	£177,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
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

Street average: £166,650 (3 sales)

Area average: £183,800 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22%

10y growth 52%

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

1y (index) 5%

5y (index) 29.9%

10y (index) 62%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BD2 2AY

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

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%

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).