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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 511 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY |
| Price | £169,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £150,000 Aug 2012 |

## Description

**REDUCED BY £20,000 FOR QUICK SALE** DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM STONE semi conveniently placed close to reputable schools, local amenities and transport links into Leeds and Bradford. MANY CHARACTER FEATURES yet POTENTIAL TO FURTHER IMPROVE/UP-DATE. Briefly comprises: Ground floor: Covered entrance porch, characterfull ENTRANCE HALL, CELLAR, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM and KITCHEN. First floor: THREE GOOD BEDROOMS and bathroom. Second Floor: SPACIOUS LOFT. PLEASANT REAR GARDEN. DRIVEWAY providing off street parking.

IntroductionA deceptively spacious, period stone semi-detached family home which provides generous living space, with the addition of a spacious loft to the second floor. The location of this property is ideal, being conveniently placed close to reputable schools, local amenities and transport links into Leeds and Bradford. There is a gas fired central heating system and uPVC double glazing, yet the property still retains character features and offers potential for the discerning purchaser to add their own stamp. Accommodation briefly comprises: Ground floor: Covered entrance porch, characterfull entrance hall, door to cellar, lounge, separate dining room and kitchen. To the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms and bathroom. Located to the second floor and accessed via a staircase is spacious loft with Velux window and excellent potential to convert (subject to planning permission & building regs).

LocationThis location is ideal for commuting being accessible to the Ring Road and provides major links to the motorway networks and the centres of Leeds and Bradford. For the more travelled commuter Leeds & Bradford Airport is only a short car ride away. There are many facilities on offer in Greengates. The selection of pubs and eateries is excellent catering for all tastes and age groups and, from this property, are within easy walking distance.

How To Find The PropertyFrom our office at Otley Road, Guiseley proceed along the A65 and up towards JCT 600 roundabout. Turn right at the roundabout onto Apperley Lane, follow the A658 to the traffic lights at Greengates and continue straight. At the roundabout take your second exit onto Pullan Avenue then when reaching the traffic light turn right onto Idle Road. Proceed for approx half a mile and the property can be identified by our For Sale board on the left hand side.

AccommodationGround FloorPorchGlazed entrance porch with space for shoes and coats. Very attractive, stained leaded glass and wooden door into...

Entrance HallA lovely and spacious characterful hallway with revealed spindle and balustrade staircase and doors. Central heating radiator. Stripped door into...

Lounge4.88m(16'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'') (max)

An excellent sized room with tall ceilings with cornice. Neutral decor Large bay window allowing lots of natural light. Central heating radiator. Fireplace with inset gas fire.

Dining Room4.32m(14'2'') x 3.96m(13'0'')

A spacious second reception room with neutral decor and ceiling coving. uPVC double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Gas fire set in fireplace.

Kitchen5.00m(16'5'') x 2.11m(6'11'')

Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units having stainless steel sink and side drainer with mixer tap. Plumbed for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Integrated oven and four point gas hob. Laminate flooring. Splashback tiling.

CellarAn excellent sized cellar providing lots of storage space. Electricity points. Central heating boiler. Light.

First FloorLandingWith uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom One3.84m(12'7'') x 3.94m(12'11'') (approx)

Attractive decor. Fitted wardrobes. uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two4.34m(14'3'') x 3.96m(13'0'') (max)

An excellent sized second bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Central heating radiator. uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three2.82m(9'3'') x 2.18m(7'2'')

Attractive decor. Central heating radiator. uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bathroom3.07m(10'1'') x 2.16m(7'1'') (approx)

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with mixer shower over. Central heating radiator. uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Loft5.97m(19'7'') x 5.59m(18'4'') (approx)

Accessed via a staircase this room provides excellent storage space and offers excellent potential to convert (subject to planning permission and building regs). Under-eaves storage. Exposed beams. Feature exposed stone wall. Velux window.

OutsideThe property is accessed via a driveway which provides off-street parking. There are gardens to the front and a generous sized family garden to the rear with a feature pond, raised flower beds with shrubs etc.

Floor PlanBrochure DetailsWAITE & Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.

WAITE & Co - AGENTS NOTE: None of the services, fittings or equipment has been tested and no warranties of any kind can be given. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should bear this in mind when formulating their offers. The seller does not include in the sale any carpets, floor coverings, light fittings, curtains, blinds, furnishings, electric/gas appliances (whether connected or not) or any other fixtures and fittings unless expressly mentioned in these particulars, as forming part of this sale. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the Deeds by the prospective purchasers. We are unable to publish/confirm the tenure of any property without seeing the relevant documentation/deeds. Absolute confirmation of tenure should be sought via the conveyancing solicitors. There is a six-inch measurement tolerance, or metric equivalent. The measurements given should not be entirely relied upon and purchasers must take their own measurements if ordering carpets, curtains or any other equipment.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/30511798/729130) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/30511798/729133) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1299925
- **Address:** 511 Idle Road, Bradford, BD2 2AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/12/2003
- **Work Completed:** 17/11/2003
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 511 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY | £150,000 | 24/08/2012 | Semi-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 |
| 34 MYERS AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4ET | £185,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 HIGH HOUSE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 4EX | £165,000 | 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:** -5.5%

## 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):** £633/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sutton Avenue, BD2 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sutton Avenue, BD2 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradford, BD2 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Highfield Road, BD2 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pullan Avenue, BD2 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Summerley Court, BD10 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,033/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £206/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## 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)

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