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.

ED17, Folios 137-151, Enumerator:Edmund Hutchinson

Being that part bounded on the South by Barkers Buildings, on the East by Blands Cottages, on the South by the New Inn, and on the West by Highfield Lane End.
Contents: part of the Township of Idle, comprising all the Dwelling Houses in Thorpe Lane (both sides), extending from Barkers Buildings to the Green Mill, including Lumby Street, Green (North side) to the Bank, Butt Lane (both sides) from the Bank to Blands Cottages at Cross Keys inclusive, New Street (both sides), High Street (North side), from the Railway Bridge to the New Inn inclusive, including Town Well Fold, Black Walk, Garths Fold, and High Street (South side), extending from Highfield Lane End to Walter Street, including Dibb Fold and Walter Street. All in the Parliamentary Division of Shipley.