Town Pop. 3,468

Living in Mickletown: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mickletown comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the LS26 postcode district, Mickletown ranks 2nd.

Against the wider LS26 district average of 54/100, that is 8 points above. Its broadband score runs 18 points above the LS26 district's 81/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LS26 postcode district.

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Mickletown scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
53.6 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 91 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pinfold Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Little Church Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Coney Moor Grove 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 9.14 · PM2.5 6.892 · PM10 11.868 µg/m³
70
Green Space 58
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Allerton Bywater Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • 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
54
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital4.2 mi
Pontefract Hospital4.4 mi
St James's Hospital A&E6.2 mi
Hospital waitsBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.5%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,867 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.5%Student3.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
55
Castleford 2.1 mi
Woodlesford 2.2 mi
Normanton 2.8 mi
J31 M62 2 mi
J30 M62 2.1 mi
J31 M62 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £289,000 38
Detached £430,000 13
Semi-detached £279,000 14
Terraced £176,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£185k £262k £342k £419k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Methley 60 0.7 mi away ⇄
Allerton Bywater 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Normanton (Wakefield) 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kippax 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Castleford 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (Leeds) 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Leeds) 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Garforth 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lofthouse and Robin Hood 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Streethouse 45 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mickletown a nice place to live?

Mickletown is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mickletown is 62/100, 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 Mickletown?

Mickletown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 186 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mickletown?

Among the top-rated schools in Mickletown are Allerton Bywater Primary School and Methley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mickletown in total.

What are house prices like in Mickletown?

The current median house price in Mickletown is £289,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £430,000, semi-detached £279,000, terraced £176,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mickletown in context

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Postcode districts in Mickletown

LS26 54 ⇄

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