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Living in Methley: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Methley scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the LS26 postcode district. Against the wider LS26 district average of 54/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Methley sits 18 points above the LS26 district figure of 81/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS26 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Methley scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Burnleys View 9 crimes
  3. 3 Low Common 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 11.439 · PM2.5 7.436 · PM10 13.382 µg/m³
66
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 21 within 4km
1Good
  • Methley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital4.1 mi
Pontefract Hospital4.5 mi
St James's Hospital A&E7 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPinfold Lane Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity2,025 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate67.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.5%Unemployed3.2%Retired13.2%Student5.9%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Castleford 2 mi
Normanton 2.1 mi
Woodlesford 2.6 mi
J31 M62 1.3 mi
J31 M62 1.5 mi
J30 M62 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Methley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Mickletown 62 0.7 mi away ⇄
Normanton (Wakefield) 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Allerton Bywater 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Castleford 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kippax 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (Leeds) 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Streethouse 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Leeds) 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (Wakefield) 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lofthouse and Robin Hood 60 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Methley a nice place to live?

Methley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Methley is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Methley?

Methley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Methley?

Among the top-rated schools in Methley is Methley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Methley in total.

Methley in context

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Postcode districts in Methley

LS26 54 ⇄

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