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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 352 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Kippax & Methley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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
Detached101£360,000
Semi-Detached134£238,000
Terraced105£185,000
Flats12£142,500

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

LS257DA

Valley Road

LS257JE

Oxford Drive

LS257LY

Westfield Lane

LS257NT

Kempton Road

LS257PY

Lincoln Walk

LS257QD

Hall Park Orchards

LS257QG

Greenfield Rise

LS269ED

The Orchards

LS269JR

Greenfield Terrace

WF102AP

Park Lane

WF102AT

Park Lane

WF102BT

Robinson Street

WF102EU

Davy Road

LS257HL

Moorleigh Drive

LS254AZ

Sunningdale

LS254BS

Warren Farm Cottages

LS254BY

Cliffe Houses

LS254FG

Peck Field Rise

LS254FU

Pit Lane

LS255LG

Great North Road

LS257AU

Manor Terrace

LS257DE

Birch Road

LS257DQ

Valley Ridge

LS257HN

Pondfields Close

LS257HP

Leeds Road

LS257HU

Westfield Lane

LS257LR

Helena Place

LS257NJ

The Rise

LS257NN

The Crest

LS257PW

Medhurst Avenue

LS269EN

Albert Place

WF102BA

Dovecote Drive

WF102BH

Newton Lane

WF102GD

Fieldfare Drive

WF102GJ

Siskin Way

WF102BG

Back Newton Lane

LS269AQ

Boat Lane

LS254BB

Ridge Road

LS254DF

Cliffe Terrace

LS254DG

West View

LS254FJ

Newthorpe View

LS255LL

Holyrood Lane

LS257AQ

Hopewell Terrace

LS257EP

Leeds Road

LS257FR

Baildon Dene

LS257HA

Chapel Lane

LS257PN

Clayton Avenue

LS257QS

Sandgate Drive

LS257QU

Bula Close

LS269BA

Pinders Green Drive

LS269EA

Station Road

LS269FP

Grace Causier Street

LS269JB

Bickerdyke Buildings

LS269LJ

Nelson Court

WF102AX

Barnsdale Road

WF102BZ

Main Street

WF102GE

Clarke Court

WF102GN

Colliery Close

LS269HR

Garden House Close

LS254AW

Churchville Drive

LS254DJ

Prospect Terrace

LS257AP

Park Lane

LS257DN

Valley Road

LS257DR

Willow Grove

LS257DW

Valley Road

LS257RB

Ashgrove Croft

LS269BX

Watergate

LS269EY

Woodrow Crescent

LS269FR

Foxholes Place

WF102AG

Beeston Way

WF102DB

Letchmire Road

WF102HR

Brigshaw Lane

LS257BZ

Church View

LS254EH

Manor Chase

LS254EY

Averill Grove

LS257FJ

Pheasant Dene

LS257FQ

Hawthorne Avenue

LS257JH

Rutland Close

LS257JZ

Tatefield Place

LS257NA

The Drive

LS257RA

Ashgrove Crescent

LS257RJ

Hall Park Rise

LS257RL

Woodlands Court

LS269AB

Pinfold Lane

LS269AD

Taylor Grove

LS269BP

Burnleys Court

LS269EG

Church Lane

LS269JH

Lower Mickletown

WF102FR

Fair Maid Place

WF102HE

Leeds Road

LS254DW

Great North Road

WF102FY

Park Lane

LS254DD

Great North Road

LS254DX

Miners Mews

LS254FZ

Meadow Park

LS255LR

Park Lane

LS257BT

The Bungalows

LS257JA

Westfield Lane

LS257JS

Cross Hills Drive

LS257LX

Green Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.