Sold STC Terraced

481 IDLE ROAD

BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY

4 beds 1 baths 1,787 sq ft Listed 17 Sep 2020 (-2107d)

£160,000

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Front Exterior

Front Exterior Kitchen/Diner Living Room Entrance Hall Lounge to Dining Room Bedroom 4 Dining/Kitchen Kitchen/Diner Bedroom 1 Extended Kitchen Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 Family Bathroom Front Exterior Boiler located in Cellar Front Garden Extended Kitchen Rear Extension Rear Garden Rear Exterior

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Property details

Floor area

166 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£156,500 May 2021

Price per m²

£964/m²

Local average

£141,505 (+13.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,847 of 33,755)

Street crime

395 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Trough Terrace
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Modern Kitchen
  • Double Glazed
  • Central Heated
  • Front & Rear Garden
  • Close To Amenities
  • Good Local Schools
  • Ideal Family Home

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME! Stunning FOUR BEDROOM THROUGH TERRACE is located in a much sought after location. Ideal for a GROWING FAMILY or PROFESSIONAL COUPLE looking for something a little SPECIAL! Situated in this very popular residential area of Eccleshill and in close proximity to well regarded schools, local amenities and good transport routes.

Greeted initially by a light entrance hall with laminate floor, pine balustrade and doors and access to basement cellar. The spacious lounge has a light neutral decor with large bay window, vertical blinds and recessed LED lighting, finished with quality carpet flooring and French doors opening into the dining/second reception room. The separate dining/reception room has cornice ceiling and fitted carpet. Newly fitted kitchen in white with red draw pack and brushed chrome handles, complimentary work tops with granite effect work surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer and ceramic tiled splash backs Useful rear utility room housing stainless steel range cooker and fridge/freezer. Access to rear yard.

The feature spindle staircase rises to the first floor and leads to the master double bedroom complete with a modern decor and carpet flooring. The second double bedroom having a bright decor and adjacent is generous single third bedroom. The house bathroom features a white suite with double cubicle shower. mahogany hand wash vanity basin, W.C. and finished chrome ladder radiator with fully tiled walls and flooring. The spacious Attic/Loft offers a fourth double bedroom with carpet flooring and velux window.

Externally Yorkshire stone walls with decorative iron railings and gate open to a front lawn with mature planted boarders and tree, to the rear is a low maintenance concrete garden with stone walling and gate.

Listed by

Eccleshill

WW Estates

Reference: 84881296

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/09/2020

Expiry date: 17/09/2030

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,655

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/05/2021 (5 years ago) £156,500 —

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
306 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AL £200,000 19/12/2025 Terraced
330 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AL £145,000 19/11/2025 Terraced
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
310 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AL £146,000 16/12/2022 Terraced
312 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AL £130,000 14/06/2022 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: £164,318 (11 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

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Idle Road High House Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop High House Road High House Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Nautical Vapes 0.3 miles
Shop Khayams 0.3 miles
Hospital Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre 1.0 miles
Train station Frizinghall 1.4 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 166
Anti-social behaviour 75
Criminal damage and arson 37
Public order 28
Drugs 19
Shoplifting 18
Other theft 14
Burglary 13
Vehicle crime 13
Other crime 7
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 2
Total incidents 395

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 0.6 miles Good — 2 Oct 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.47%
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).
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