# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (BD2 2AY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 485 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY | | Price | £150,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 128 m² | | Last sold | £140,000 Jan 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 05/09/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £783/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2612-8721-8150-0986-1206) ## Description We are delighted to introduce four bed terrace property which offers an abundance of character and charm throughout.  Situated in a popular location and convenient for local amenities, this is an ideal property for the growing family! The accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hallway, spacious living and dining room and good sized kitchen area.Upstairs offers four large bedrooms and the house bathroom, whilst the property also benefits froma  spacious cellar area. To the rear is a lovely patio garden. Other features include a fully working burglar alarm and external double glazing. Entrance Hall - A traditional and grand entrance hallway  leading to all ground floor rooms and cellar. Lounge - A spacious bay windowed lounge with original ceiling cornice. Kitchen - Fitted with base and wall units, door to rear garden. Dining Room / Reception 2 - Good size second reception room, ceiling cove. Cellar -  Bedroom One - First floor double bedroom with wardrobes. Bedroom Two - First floor double bedroom with wardrobes. Bedroom Three - Large attic room which could be split into 2 bedrooms with correct permissions in place. Bedroom Four - First floor, good sized single bedroom. Externally - Walled garden area to the front.  At the rear is a walled patio and garden area. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729008) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729014) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729017) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729025) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729040) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729043) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729048) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729050) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729051) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729053) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/73004950/729066) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/73004950/729067) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/73004950/729076) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 485 IDLE ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 2AY | £140,000 | 31/01/2020 | 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:** +6% ## 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:** 0.5% (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:** £1,172/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:** 51% ## 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)