497 IDLE ROAD
BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 2AY
£149,950
Property details
Last sold
£145,000 Sep 2018
Local average
£141,505 (+6%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (2,847 of 33,755)
Street crime
394 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- No chain
- 3/4 Bedrooms
- Modern throughout
- Walk in accommodation
- Central heating & double glazing
- New carpets
Description
Townend Estate Agents offer for sale this immaculate THREE / FOUR BEDROOM mews style end town house.
Built by local builders of repute Slinger & Slinger.
Benefiting from uPVC double glazing, gas central heating, new modern decor and new carpets throughout. The property also has secure electric gated off road parking and integral garage.
The large integral garage could be convertd to form bedroom four and the loft space could form an occasional bedroom five.
Situated in a very popular location close to both Five Lane Ends and Bolton Junction with a good mix of local amenities nearby. Regular transport links to the city centre.
The accommodation comprises briefly: Ground floor: Entrance Hallway, utility, double bedroom, integral garage / bedroom four. First floor: lounge, breakfast kitchen. Second floor: master bedroom and the third double bedroom and family bathroom. Paved gardens to the front with fencing. Electric gated access to Driveway leading to integral garage to the rear.
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Ground Floor -
Entrance Hallway -
Utility Area - Useful utility space, plumbed for washer.
Bedroom Three - Ground floor bedroom adjacent to the ground floor shower room. Double bedroom.
Cloaks W.C. - Two piece suite with shower cubicle.
Garage / Potential Bed 4 - Single integral garage.
First Floor -
Lounge - A spacious lounge with ceiling cornice and newly fit carpets.
Breakfast Kitchen - Fitted with a range of base and wall units. Built in oven with hob and extractor over. Integral dishwasher. Tiled flooring and breakfast bar.
Second Floor -
Master Bedroom - Double bedroom.
Bedroom Two - Double bedroom.
Loft Space / Occasional Bed 5 - Drop down ladder access to a large loft space which has potential for an occasional bedroom 5
Bathroom - White three piece suite comprising low flush w.c., wash basin and sunken bath with mixer shower over.
Externally - Walled and ornate Iron fencing, lawned area tot he front. Secure electric gated parking to the rear. Access to integral garage.
Listed by
Bradford
Townend Estate Agents
Reference: 56389092
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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Price history
-2% since 2005
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 13/09/2018 (7 years ago) | £145,000 | -1.7% |
| Sold | 03/10/2005 (20 years ago) | £147,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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: £169,500 (7 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bradford. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bradford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bradford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bradford & South Dales: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
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 | 1.4 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 | 165 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total incidents | 394 |
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 | 0.3 miles | Good — 7 Feb 2013 |
| Hanson Academy | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Inadequate — 2 Jul 2020 |
| Grove House Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 21 Nov 2023 |
| Blakehill Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 2 Oct 2022 |
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- 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).