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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 12.3% 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 £50,244 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
12.3%
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

Median price£237,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)344
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £291K

Based on 344 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Kippax & Methley area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kippax & Methley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£360,000£315
Semi-Detached157£240,000£271
Terraced92£181,000£212
Flats15£145,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kippax & Methley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kippax & Methley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,500£105,000£155,000£127,500
2017£268,000£94,995£156,750£137,000
2018£289,950£128,750£166,250£132,000
2019£270,000£92,500£174,995£134,950
2020£304,950£95,680£189,950£150,500
2021£314,950£107,000£194,975£152,250
2022£351,000£185,750£224,950£172,500
2023£344,950£183,250£229,973£169,500
2024£349,998£143,750£219,500£171,600
2025£370,000£145,000£232,000£185,000
2026£346,250£147,000£244,500£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kippax & Methley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kippax & Methley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£142£174£156
2017£234£165£180£159
2018£259£169£193£157
2019£263£180£198£160
2020£264£152£212£177
2021£270£181£227£179
2022£294£297£259£210
2023£301£298£261£200
2024£294£207£271£204
2025£300£228£253£211
2026£311£228£280£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kippax & Methley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kippax & Methley ward.

Local councillors

Mary Elizabeth Harland

Kippax & Methley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Kippax & Methley

LS269AF

Low Common

WF102FX

Middleton Little Road

WF102HU

Leeds Road

LS257PA

Ebor Mount

WF102BH

Newton Lane

LS269AQ

Boat Lane

LS254EJ

Alness Avenue

LS254DX

Miners Mews

LS257JS

Cross Hills Drive

LS257RX

Helena Court

LS254AW

Churchville Drive

WF102DD

Bickerdike Place

LS257FB

Church Lane North

LS268AR

Preston Lane

LS269DL

Newmarket Lane

WF102DX

Blands Terrace

LS257AU

Manor Terrace

LS257QD

Hall Park Orchards

LS254FX

Winder Way

LS255LU

New Road

LS254ER

Haver Rise

LS269DZ

Station Road

LS254AQ

Great North Road

WF102JQ

Bywater Court

LS257PW

Medhurst Avenue

LS269HX

Savile Road

LS269JA

Victoria Place

WF102HE

Leeds Road

WF102FJ

Middleton Little Road

WF102AG

Beeston Way

LS257LX

Green Square

LS257LF

Lyndale

LS257PY

Lincoln Walk

LS269EL

Leeds Road

LS255LS

Claypit Lane

WF102EX

Haigh Moor Way

LS257EX

Sandgate Drive

LS269HN

Church Lane

LS269JJ

Talbot Yard

LS257AZ

Longdike Court

LS254DW

Great North Road

LS269BD

Pinders Green Fold

WF102AB

Main Street

LS269EE

Church Side

LS257JN

Gibson Lane

WF102JH

Bywater Court

WF102GD

Fieldfare Drive

LS269FE

Welles Avenue

LS257EH

Leeds Road

WF102BA

Dovecote Drive

LS257AS

Bramhams Yard

LS269JQ

Holmfield Cottages

LS257NR

Merton Close

WF102ER

Woodend

LS254FE

Collier Chase

LS254AU

Hallfield Avenue

WF102BL

White Horse Fold

LS257HL

Moorleigh Drive

LS257EY

Sandgate Drive

WF102BP

Station Road

LS257DP

Green Avenue

LS257BJ

Coronation Avenue

WF102GF

Goldcrest Road

WF102GG

Redpoll Drive

LS254DP

Hall Farm Park

WF102BE

Manor Park

WF102HQ

Preston Lane

WF102BQ

Back Newton Lane

LS254AL

Church View

WF102DE

Victoria Street

LS252AA

Kippax Lane End

LS269EQ

Leeds Road

LS257BA

Gibson Lane

LS257FR

Baildon Dene

LS257FQ

Hawthorne Avenue

LS269HW

Savile Road

LS257RS

Hollins Beck Close

LS257BG

Cliff Crescent

LS269JD

Stocks Hill

LS257ET

Moorgate Road

LS257RW

Woodlands Grove

LS257DX

Birch Drive

LS254DR

Great North Road

LS269FP

Grace Causier Street

LS257NB

The Close

LS254AN

Great North Road

LS257HT

Ascot Road

LS257SD

Apple Tree Walk

WF102AT

Park Lane

WF102BJ

Grange Park Close

LS269JZ

Ings View

LS254EG

Railway Mews

LS257JG

Oxford Drive

LS257QX

Baildon Avenue

WF102BG

Back Newton Lane

LS254BF

Great North Road

WF102GP

Back Newton Lane

WF102LN

Junction Houses

LS254EU

Daisy Bank Avenue

WF102AF

Blands Crescent