The Orchards, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS26 9ED has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	56.3%	3.7%	51.0%	5.3%
Male	47.4%	43.7%	-3.7%	49.0%	-5.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LS26 9ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.4%	21.8%	2.4%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	53.2%	-9.8%	44.2%	9.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.6%	6.5%	0.9%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	10.2%	13.7%	3.5%	6.1%	7.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.6%	50.2%	4.6%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	35.2%	26.1%	-9.1%	33.6%	-7.5%
Fair health	14.4%	15.8%	1.4%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	4.4%	3.3%	-1.1%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	4.6%	4.2%	1.2%	3.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.6%	26.2%	-3.4%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	4%	-4.8%	9.6%	-5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	11.3%	-3.1%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	8.5%	3.4%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	11.7%	1.1%	16.9%	-5.2%
Degree or Similar	30.1%	36.3%	6.2%	33.8%	2.5%
Other	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.6%	97%	1.4%	81.4%	15.6%
Other	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.7%	95.7%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	95.4%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
2-5 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	15.9%	13.5%	2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.4%	37.2%	-9.8%
Christian	70.2%	46.2%	24.0%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is The Orchards Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchards was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Kippax & Methley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Orchards has the 34th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Kippax & Methley and the 998th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LS26 9ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Orchards are based on 35 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Orchards, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS26 9ED

Average Price
£663,749

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£663,749

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Orchards

Average Price
£394,032

Semi-Detached
£318,796

Terraced
£279,289

Detached
£579,095

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The OrchardsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 The Orchards, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£645,000	2024-05-24	£708,443
8 The Orchards, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2018-01-23	£776,812
1 The Orchards, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2014-03-07	£402,671
3 The Orchards, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2013-10-25	£695,987
9 The Orchards, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2008-02-11	£690,552

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS26 9ED

Employment

LS26 9ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS26 9ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Education	19
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Methley Primary School Savile Road , Methley LS26 9HT	1out of 4	1,041 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN	2out of 4	2,884 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Preston Lane , Great Preston LS26 8AR	3out of 4	2,914 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Allerton Bywater Primary School Leeds Road , Allerton Bywater WF10 2DR	2out of 4	3,112 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS	3out of 4	3,675 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR	3out of 4	3,116 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX	- not rated	3,589 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	3out of 4	5,011 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	2out of 4	5,103 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	4out of 4	4,278 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY	- not rated	4,718 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Green House	Shann Hall, Station Road		581 yd
Rivers Meet	102 Leeds Road, Methley		707 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boundary House	24 Church Side, Methley	243 yd
Methley Ex Services Club	Main Street, Methley	646 yd
The Commercial	12 Main Street, Methley	894 yd
Methley WMC	21 Pinfold Lane, Methley	1,058 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Fusion Flavours	48 Main Street, Methley		894 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Methley Cricket Club METHLEY CRICKET CLUB METHLEY CRICKET CLUB LITTLE CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	155 yd
Church Lane Playing Fields Church Lane	grass pitches	304 yd
Saville Road Recreation Ground SAVILE ROAD	grass pitches	795 yd
Methley Primary School SAVILE ROAD	grass pitches	937 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.