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. ED27, Folios 151-163. Enumerator: Uriah Emsley
Boundary being that part bounded on the East by Pudding Hall, on the West by Royds Farm, on the North by Jennings Street.
Contents. Part of the Township of Idle comprising all the dwelling houses in Aire Street (both sides), Weighells Cottages in Wilcock Street,
Mountain Street (both sides) Westroyd's Farm, Opentail Cottage, Pudding Hall, Busy Lane, Dove's Hall, Wood Top,Leeds Road (North side)
from Rhodes' Cottage inclusive to the East corner of Jennings Street. Including Prince Street, King Street and Jennings Street (both sides).
All in the Parliamentary Division of Shipley.