Town Pop. 1,784

Living in Micklefield: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Micklefield comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the LS25 postcode district. Against the wider LS25 district average of 58/100, that is 18 points below. Its broadband score runs 27 points above the LS25 district's 72/100. For the surrounding area, see LS25 postcode district.

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Micklefield scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
178.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 126 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Burglary 28 crimes
↑ 349% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 45 crimes
  2. 2 Lotherton Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Garden Village 19 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 14.6 µg/m³
68
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Micklefield Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital6.5 mi
St James's Hospital A&E7.6 mi
St. James's University Hospital7.6 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGibson Lane Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,464 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
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.3%Student3.9%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership67%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
73
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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Micklefield 0.3 mi
East Garforth 1.7 mi
Garforth 2.2 mi
J47 M1 1.3 mi
J43 A1(M) 1.5 mi
J47 M1 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £274,995 35
Detached £380,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£182k £257k £335k £411k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Garforth 64 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kippax 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Aberford 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Saxton 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Milford 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Allerton Bywater 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barkston Ash 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barwick in Elmet 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fairburn 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sherburn in Elmet 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Micklefield a nice place to live?

Micklefield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Micklefield is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Micklefield?

Micklefield has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 318 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Micklefield?

The current median house price in Micklefield is £274,995, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £380,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Micklefield

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