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LS26 9FB

Welles Avenue

Kippax & Methley

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Detailed insights for LS26 9FB

Overview

Postcode LS26 9FB is located in a rural town, within the Kippax & Methley ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Methley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Methley is £49,533 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Methley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Methley has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Methley is £49,533 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 134 ft away from LS26 9FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Methley near LS26 9FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
6,269.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.53(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-31%)
Burglary
5.45(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-65%)
Public order
4.09(-54%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
378
93.56%
Other White
10
2.48%
African
4
0.99%
Indian
2
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.5%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
35.62%
Level 3 (A level)
58
18.12%
No qualifications
51
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
50%
Owns outright
38
22.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.41%
Other social rented
11
6.47%
Social rents from council
10
5.88%
Total households: 170

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 year median price trend in Kippax & Methley

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 9FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 9FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202622, Welles Avenue, Leeds, LS26 9FBDetachedFreehold£382,000
05 Feb 202630, Welles Avenue, Leeds, LS26 9FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£299,995
28 Nov 202536, Welles Avenue, Leeds, LS26 9FBDetachedFreehold£330,000
15 Oct 202526, Welles Avenue, Leeds, LS26 9FBDetachedFreehold£340,000
20 Jun 202514, Welles Avenue, Leeds, LS26 9FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the LS26 9FB postcode area, located within Methley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 9FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryMethley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 9FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS26 9FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMethley Mini Market104-106 Main Street, Leeds, LS26 9HZWalking directions to Methley Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS26 9FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mary Elizabeth Harland

Kippax & Methley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Mather

Selby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencySelbyE14001464
WardKippax & MethleyE05011401
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MethleyE02002432
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 103CE01011393
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2018-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS26 9FB

Is LS26 9FB (Methley) safe?

The area around LS26 9FB records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LS26 9FB?

The median sale price around LS26 9FB in Methley is £235,000 (about £2,840 per square metre) based on 362 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS26 9FB?

There is 1 school close to LS26 9FB, including Methley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS26 9FB?

LS26 9FB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.