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.
ED16, Folios 118-134, Enumerator:
Boundary being that part bounded on the East by Apperley Road, on the South by the Thorpe, on the North by Cross Road and on the West by Thorpe Lane.
Contents. Part of the Township of Idle comprising all the dwelling houses in Back Cavendish Road (North Side) and the two Cottages belongong to Mitchell and Barker, on the (South Side) Cavendish Road, St John's House, Thorpe Garth, Thorpe Place, Thorpe (both sides) extending from the Alexandra Hotel to Holmes' Farm, including Croft Street, Howgate (East Side), Apperley Road (South Side) from Yates' Shop to Dale View, Union Yard, Jowett and Lee's Cottages in Thorpe Lane. All in the Parliamentary Division of Shipley