Being baleful little folk there's no quiet at the front of terraces (5)

I believe the answer is:

elves

(Other definitions for elves that I've seen before include "Legendary little beings" , "Little people" , "Supernatural beings" , "Capricious folk" , "Sprites" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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