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. Enumerator: Greenwood Sutcliffe
ED25, Folios 119-130. Boundary being that part bounded on the East by Wilcock Street, on the North by Leeds Road, on the West by Wright's Farm and on the South by Church Street.
Contents: Part of the Township of Idle comprising all the dwelling houses in George Street, Ellen Street, Booth Street, Wrights Farm, Wrose Brow Road including Falshaw's Cottages at the bottom of Leeds Road, Leeds Road (South Side) extending from Wrose Brow Road to Boddy's Buildings inclusive Mellor Street (Both Sides) from Leeds Road to Carr's Shop on one side and Rhodes' Shop on the other inclusive Valley Street (Both Sides) Wilcock Street (Both Sides) from Leeds Road to Mellor's Shop on one side and to Ramsbottom's on the other. All in the Parliamentary Division of Shipley.