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Kippax & Methley

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About

Kippax & Methley ward lies in the eastern part of Leeds, encompassing the former mining villages of Kippax and Methley alongside Allerton Bywater. The landscape is characterised by residential streets, local shopping parades, and significant green spaces that transition into open countryside. The area's industrial past is subtly evident in its community layout and the presence of reclaimed land now used for recreation.

A notable local feature is the Methley Railway Path, a greenway following a disused rail line that connects communities. The ward contains several parks and sports fields, with the River Aire forming part of its southern boundary. Kippax Centre provides a focal point for local services and community activities, serving the surrounding residential areas.

Area overview

On average Kippax & Methley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kippax & Methley is £50,235 per year. There are 9 schools in Kippax & Methley: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kippax & Methley is home to around 22,557 people, with a population density of about 536.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kippax & Methley Population
22,557
Population density
536.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.69(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(-22%)
Public order
4.74(-46%)
Burglary
4.61(-10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
21,470
95.17%
Other White
276
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
123
0.55%
African
118
0.52%
Irish
101
0.45%
Total population: 22,559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,962
27.07%
No qualifications
3,543
19.33%
Level 3 (A level)
3,418
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,772
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,939
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 18,329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,841
40.02%
Owns outright
3,286
34.24%
Social rents from council
1,012
10.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
967
10.08%
Other social rented
237
2.47%
Total households: 9,598

Property prices in Kippax & Methley

Based on 337 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Kippax & Methley area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kippax & Methley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kippax & Methley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced95£185,000
Detached84£372,500
Flats14£142,500
Semi-Detached144£243,250

10 years median price trend in Kippax & Methley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kippax & Methley.

All postcodes in Kippax & Methley

LS257AA

Ash Court

LS257HD

West View

LS254EP

Waddle Road

WF102AH

Owlwood Cottages

WF102ED

Westfield Terrace

LS254EZ

Daisy Bank Close

LS254DY

Phoenix Avenue

LS254FQ

Meadow Drive

LS269JT

St Margarets Road

LS257QG

Greenfield Rise

LS269JU

St Margarets Avenue

LS257EF

Brecks Lane

LS257QS

Sandgate Drive

LS257PS

Greenfield Avenue

LS257AH

High Street

LS269HT

Savile Road

LS257QT

Moorgate Drive

WF102HJ

Doctors Lane

LS269JN

Cutler Lane

LS257EW

Roach Grange Avenue

LS257JF

Cambridge Grove

LS269AS

Wilsons Row

LS269BU

Barnsdale Road

WF102LL

Barnsdale Road

LS257QR

Sandgate Drive

LS254AB

Garden Village

LS254BZ

St Mary's Walk

LS257BF

Kippax & Methley

LS254EF

Garden Village

LS254FA

Garden Village Lane

LS269EY

Woodrow Crescent

LS254FY

Greenwing Walk

LS269JE

Main Street

LS254FP

Colliery Row

LS257HU

Westfield Lane

LS269JL

Fir Tree View

LS257JX

Butt Hill

LS257HN

Pondfields Close

LS269HZ

Main Street

LS257DH

Elm Avenue

LS257JP

Cross Hills

LS254AH

Great North Road

LS257QE

Hall Park Orchards

LS257AF

High Street

LS257EQ

Leeds Road

WF102EL

Highfield Grove

LS269AP

Moorview

LS254FS

Quarry Row

WF102HP

Prince Street

LS254BQ

Selby Road

LS257LY

Westfield Lane

WF102AX

Barnsdale Road

LS257RD

Ashgrove Mount

LS257SE

Apple Tree Mews

WF102EG

Westfield Grove

LS257DS

Valley Ridge

LS257FG

Blackbird Rise

LS257RE

Shuttocks Close

LS269FA

Whitecross Grove

LS257QF

Hall Park Croft

LS269EW

Wood Row

LS257JL

Gibson Lane

LS269JR

Greenfield Terrace

LS257PH

Weetlands Close

LS269EN

Albert Place

WF102BT

Robinson Street

LS269ET

Station Road

WF102AZ

St Marys Court

LS257DE

Birch Road

WF102HN

Brigshaw Lane

WF102AW

Barnsdale Road

LS269BA

Pinders Green Drive

LS269AE

Oaksfield

LS257EP

Leeds Road

LS257LL

Ramsden Street

LS257JA

Westfield Lane

LS254AT

Hallfield Terrace

LS254DD

Great North Road

LS255LZ

Manor Garth

LS254FZ

Meadow Park

WF102AS

Park Avenue

LS257PP

Holland Road

LS257LD

Brigshaw Lane

LS257NQ

The Drive

LS254BL

Warren House Cottages

LS254EH

Manor Chase

LS269BF

Minett Court

LS257BN

Park Avenue

LS254DG

West View

LS257QU

Bula Close

LS257AW

Pease Fold

LS254EE

Great North Road

WF102AP

Park Lane

LS255LL

Holyrood Lane

LS257AG

Westfield Cottages

LS257JW

Cross Hills Gardens

LS257DB

Valley Road

WF102HD

Carlton View

LS257HR

Goodwood Avenue

LS257NZ

Thirsk Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.