Mill Lane is in Methley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 9LH is located in the Kippax & Methley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 9JA, LS26 9HY, LS26 9HQ, LS26 9HP, LS26 9HZ, LS26 9HW, LS26 9JB, LS26 9LJ, LS26 9LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS26 9LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 52% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 36.1% | 14.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 48.6% | -12.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59% | 65.1% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 27.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around LS26 9LH this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 7.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 5.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.3% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 53.1% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.8% | 96.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Kippax & Methley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Kippax & Methley and the 730th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 260.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mill Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2004-04-29 | £720,121 |
LS26 9LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 245 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methley Primary School Savile Road , Methley LS26 9HT | 1out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Preston Lane , Great Preston LS26 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Bywater Primary School Leeds Road , Allerton Bywater WF10 2DR | 2out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swillington Primary School Church Lane , Swillington LS26 8DX | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,855 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 5,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green House | Shann Hall, Station Road | 705 yd | |
| Rivers Meet | 102 Leeds Road, Methley | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methley Ex Services Club | Main Street, Methley | 176 yd | |
| The Commercial | 12 Main Street, Methley | 388 yd | |
| Methley WMC | 21 Pinfold Lane, Methley | 782 yd | |
| Boundary House | 24 Church Side, Methley | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Flavours | 48 Main Street, Methley | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Playing Fields Church Lane | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Saville Road Recreation Ground SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Methley Primary School SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Methley Cricket Club METHLEY CRICKET CLUB METHLEY CRICKET CLUB LITTLE CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.