# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (BD2 2AY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 481 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY | | Price | £160,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 166 m² | | Last sold | £156,500 May 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/09/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £1,602/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,655 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - E (£55) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0776-2828-7918-2190-6881) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Front Exterior](/listings/photos/84881296/728968) - Front Exterior - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/84881296/728969) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/84881296/728970) - Living Room - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/84881296/728971) - Entrance Hall - ![Lounge to Dining Room](/listings/photos/84881296/728972) - Lounge to Dining Room - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/84881296/728973) - Bedroom 4 - ![Dining/Kitchen](/listings/photos/84881296/728974) - Dining/Kitchen - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/84881296/728976) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/84881296/728978) - Bedroom 1 - ![Extended Kitchen](/listings/photos/84881296/728980) - Extended Kitchen - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/84881296/728982) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/84881296/728986) - Bedroom 4 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/84881296/728988) - Bedroom 3 - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/84881296/728990) - Family Bathroom - ![Front Exterior](/listings/photos/84881296/728992) - Front Exterior - ![Boiler located in Cellar](/listings/photos/84881296/728995) - Boiler located in Cellar - ![Front Garden](/listings/photos/84881296/728998) - Front Garden - ![Extended Kitchen](/listings/photos/84881296/729001) - Extended Kitchen - ![Rear Extension](/listings/photos/84881296/729004) - Rear Extension - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/84881296/729007) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Exterior](/listings/photos/84881296/729009) - Rear Exterior ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plans](/listings/photos/84881296/729012) - Floor Plans ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/84881296/729018) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/84881296/729026) - EI Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 481 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY | £156,500 | 18/05/2021 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £141,505 (38 Terraced, BD2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.1% ## 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:** 0.47% (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:** £964/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 33.9% - **10y growth:** 56.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bradford; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 28.6% - **10y growth (index):** 60% ## 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)