The census returns for 1891 were taken on the
evening of April 5th and the area of Idle is covered by piece
RG12/3652 & 3653.
ED11, Folios 35-48 Enumerator: Thomas Wright
Boundary being that part boundered on the west by Pudding Hall, north by Brackendale, on the south by Hainsworth's Buildings, & on the east by Hill Top Lane.
Contents. Part of the township of Idle comprising all the dwelling houses in North Street, Whites Farm, Birk Hill, Park Road (both sides). Extending from Hill Top Lane to the Wesleyan Chapel, including Hutton's Buildings, Garnetts Farm, Hainsworth's Buildings in Thackley Road, Crag Hill (both sides) to the Railway Station, Bowling Green, North Hall Farm, Burnwells, Windhill Road (both sides) to the boundary at Pudding Hall. Including Brackendale, Thackley End, Browns Wood and the cottages at Browns Railway Crossing. All in the Parliamentary division of Shipley