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.
ED18, Folios 4-19, Enumerator: Joseph Stephenson
Boundary being that part bounded on the West by Ley Fleaks, on the North by Walter Street, on the East by Albion Road and on the South by Cotton Mill Yard.
Contents. Part of the Township of Idle comprising all the dwelling houses in High Street (South side). Extending from Walter Street to the Railway Bridge, including Louisa Street and Jasper Street, Bradford Road (both sides). Extending from Bottomley's Shop, Green to Ley Fleaks bottom. Including Hampton Place, Railway Place, North Fold, Great Coal Yard, Moorfield Place, Chapel Place, Garth House, Stanley Street, Cotton Mill Yard. White Swan Inn, Briggs Buildings, Green, Ley Fleaks Road (North side) from Bradford Road to the Railway and the Railway Cottages, Thomas Buildings, Harper's Buildings and Rushforth's House in Ley Fleaks Road on the Upper side of the Railway. All in the Parliamentary Division of Shipley.
