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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 362 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kippax & Methley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached87£370,000£3,291
Flats15£145,000£2,373
Semi-Detached160£241,250£2,882
Terraced100£181,000£2,279

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

LS269BB

Pinders Green Court

LS269DF

Watergate

LS257FW

Chipesch Way

WF102AJ

Park Lane

LS269HY

Mickletown Road

LS269HR

Garden House Close

LS254EY

Averill Grove

LS257FF

Bluebell View

LS257FH

Roach Hill View

LS257EB

Brecks Lane

WF102HZ

Hollins Grove

LS254EN

Ashtree Croft Grove

LS257DD

Birch Grove

WF102EE

Westfield Terrace

LS257RG

Moorgate Rise

LS269FD

St Oswalds Close

LS269DQ

Hungate Lane

LS254FW

Ramble Crescent

LS257ND

The Grove

LS257AR

Mount Pleasant Gardens

WF102DZ

Kippax & Methley

LS257EZ

Keble Garth

LS257RN

Woodlands Croft

LS257HQ

Leeds Road

LS257NJ

The Rise

LS254FJ

Newthorpe View

LS257AT

Mount Pleasant

LS254EW

Averill Way

LS257LZ

Westfield Avenue

LS269BE

Pinders Green Walk

LS257JT

Cross Hills

LS257PE

Grange Lane

LS257ES

Roach Grange Avenue

LS269LF

Parsley Mews

LS269FR

Foxholes Place

LS254FL

Garden Village Avenue

LS257LE

Station Road

LS254AS

Churchville Avenue

LS269AW

Lower Mickletown

LS269AN

Lower Mickletown

WF102BZ

Main Street

LS269BS

Green Row

LS257FS

Merton Fields

LS254BY

Cliffe Houses

WF102DY

Leeds Road

LS257DA

Valley Road

WF102DT

Blands Grove

LS269EX

Leeds Road

LS257DT

Valley Ridge

LS257NN

The Crest

WF102DP

Leeds Road

LS257HA

Chapel Lane

WF102FN

Fox Lane

LS257JU

Butt Hill

LS257FP

Roach Hill Walk

LS257HB

East View

LS257QW

Sandgate Drive

LS257BD

New Street

WF102HR

Brigshaw Lane

LS257AJ

High Street

WF102HL

Preston Lane

LS269FS

Birch Meadows

WF102FR

Fair Maid Place

LS257EJ

Brexdale Avenue

WF102AE

Barnsdale Road

LS257RT

Emley View

LS257HS

Goodwood Avenue

WF102EF

Westfield Grove

WF102BX

Main Street

LS255LR

Park Lane

WF102GA

Gadwall Drive

WF102DG

Victoria Close

LS254ES

Haver Close

LS269ES

Claytons Close

LS257AB

High Street

LS255LW

Newfield Lane

WF102EZ

Sirocco Avenue

LS257AQ

Hopewell Terrace

LS257AN

Blands Cottages

LS269JY

Ings Drive

LS254FH

Newthorpe Rise

LS257FA

Charlottes Vale

LS269HL

Church Lane

WF102FY

Park Lane

LS254BB

Ridge Road

LS257NY

Pondfields Rise

LS257RL

Woodlands Court

LS257JZ

Tatefield Place

LS257FN

Orchid Close

LS257RA

Ashgrove Crescent

LS257LN

Glencoe Terrace

WF102FL

Fletchers Way

LS254DE

East View

WF102HA

King Edward Avenue

LS257NX

Pondfields Crest

LS257NE

South Ridge

LS269HS

Savile Road

LS257DR

Willow Grove

LS269AU

Lower Mickletown

WF102DW

Manor Park Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.