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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

LS257PR

Greenfield View

WF102JB

Bywater Walk

LS257NP

Pembroke Rise

LS257FD

Clifford Way

LS257FT

Blenheim Drive

LS257BH

Lime Tree Crescent

WF102GH

Lapwing Close

WF102AY

Darby Way

LS254DT

Honeysuckle Close

LS257RB

Ashgrove Croft

LS257RJ

Hall Park Rise

WF102AN

Owlwood

LS254DS

Oldfield Close

LS269AD

Taylor Grove

LS269FB

Welles Avenue

LS254AP

Churchville

WF102EA

Highfield Drive

WF102EW

Ninevah Lane

LS269JG

Parsonage Road

LS257EA

Leeds Road

LS269LA

Pinfold Close

LS257AE

Springfield View

LS254EA

Field View

WF102HG

Woodside Grove

LS257DJ

Sycamore Avenue

LS269FH

Hyatt Garth

LS257JD

Oxford Drive

LS269DA

Embleton Road

LS257PF

Moorgate Close

LS257FX

Hanover Place

LS257LJ

Marchmont Crescent

LS269LG

Fennel Court

WF102DL

Main Street

WF102PG

Back Lane

WF102HT

Brigshaw Drive

LS269LD

Longbow Avenue

LS269DD

Watergate

LS257PZ

Sandgate Rise

LS254FN

Colliery Garth

WF102FS

Mallard Avenue

LS269ED

The Orchards

WF102EJ

Kippax & Methley

LS269DE

Watergate

LS257EU

Moorgate Road

LS269EF

Little Church Lane

LS269JH

Lower Mickletown

WF102AR

Park Avenue

WF102AL

Allerton Bywater Business Park

WF102DR

Leeds Road

LS269FJ

Emmerson Spur

LS257LT

Leeds Road

LS257BS

Kippax & Methley

WF102ET

Leeds Road

LS257JY

Bickerdike Terrace

LS257QQ

Cromwell Rise

LS269FF

Waterton Close

LS257NW

Glencoe Close

WF102HX

Hollin Hurst

WF102EB

Highfield Place

LS257LB

Station Road

LS254AD

Garden Village

LS254DU

Hall Farm Mews

LS254ET

Daisy Bank Drive

LS269BN

Burnleys Drive

WF102GL

Church Mews

LS254FR

Quarry Avenue

LS254DJ

Prospect Terrace

WF102HW

Hirst Street

LS257PX

Greenfield Close

LS257EG

Brecks Lane

LS269EA

Station Road

LS257QA

Ash Tree Grove

WF102FH

Mayflower Crescent

WF102EQ

Westfield Avenue

WF102FP

Fox Lane

LS257BL

Coronation Bungalows

WF102GQ

Bramwell Court

LS269BG

Green Row Fold

LS254AX

Church Lane

LS269LH

Mill Lane

LS257PJ

Sandall Close

LS257HH

Rutland Drive

LS269LE

Balmoral Drive

LS254AR

Churchville Terrace

WF102AQ

Owlwood Houses

LS257DW

Valley Road

WF102EN

Highfield Green

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.