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About

Kippax West is a residential suburb situated in the eastern part of Leeds, primarily characterised by housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The area features a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, along with several local parks and green spaces that provide recreational areas for residents. Its layout is functional, centred around main roads that connect it to neighbouring communities and the larger city network. The local infrastructure supports day-to-day needs with essential shops and services.

The community is served by Kippax's main commercial strip on Station Road, which lies just outside the western boundary, offering more concentrated retail options. A notable local feature is the annual Kippax Gala, a community event held at the local park that includes traditional fairground attractions and activities. Public transport links, including bus services, facilitate travel into Leeds city centre and to nearby towns, supporting the area's role as a commuter settlement within the wider metropolitan area.

Area overview

On average Kippax West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kippax West is £47,080 per year. There are 2 schools in Kippax West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kippax West is home to around 7,078 people, with a population density of about 2,777.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kippax West Population
7,078
Population density
2,777.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.67(-32%)
Shoplifting
6.08(-30%)
Public order
5.37(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.09(-63%)
Burglary
4.66(-9%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,798
96.07%
Other White
75
1.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.42%
Irish
27
0.38%
Indian
27
0.38%
Total population: 7,076

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,445
24.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
19.2%
No qualifications
1,098
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
896
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
663
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,191
38.77%
Owns outright
1,137
37.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
301
9.8%
Social rents from council
291
9.47%
Other social rented
90
2.93%
Total households: 3,072

Property prices in Kippax West

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Kippax West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kippax West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kippax West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£359,000
Flats6£140,000
Semi-Detached46£230,000
Terraced17£180,000

10 years median price trend in Kippax West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kippax West.

All postcodes in Kippax West

LS257NB

The Close

LS257JW

Cross Hills Gardens

LS257RS

Hollins Beck Close

LS257DS

Valley Ridge

LS257JQ

Earlswood Crescent

LS257LE

Station Road

LS257LF

Lyndale

LS257PS

Greenfield Avenue

LS257DX

Birch Drive

LS257JY

Bickerdike Terrace

LS257AT

Mount Pleasant

LS257LZ

Westfield Avenue

LS257RD

Ashgrove Mount

LS257DL

Rosewood Avenue

LS257EA

Leeds Road

LS257JP

Cross Hills

LS257ER

Roach Grange Avenue

LS257RR

Hollins Park

LS257AH

High Street

LS257DT

Valley Ridge

LS257FA

Charlottes Vale

LS257SD

Apple Tree Walk

LS257EJ

Brexdale Avenue

LS257DH

Elm Avenue

LS257JT

Cross Hills

LS257LD

Brigshaw Lane

LS257LU

Westfield Lane

LS257AB

High Street

LS257LQ

Station Road

LS257RG

Moorgate Rise

LS257SF

Townclose View

LS257JX

Butt Hill

LS257DF

Valley Mount

LS257FD

Clifford Way

LS257PT

Greenfield Vale

LS257AF

High Street

LS257AR

Mount Pleasant Gardens

LS257BG

Cliff Crescent

LS257HS

Goodwood Avenue

LS257JJ

Westfield Lane

LS257PX

Greenfield Close

LS257PA

Ebor Mount

LS257RX

Helena Court

LS257LP

Brecks Gardens

LS257NL

The Square

LS257AE

Springfield View

LS257DJ

Sycamore Avenue

LS257NW

Glencoe Close

LS257LG

Rookwood Avenue

LS257EH

Leeds Road

LS257QQ

Cromwell Rise

LS257LN

Glencoe Terrace

LS257NF

The Green

LS257QP

Sandgate Drive

LS257DY

Birch Road

LS257HF

Church Lane

LS257HG

Leeds Road

LS257JB

Westfield Gardens

LS257LB

Station Road

LS257QE

Hall Park Orchards

LS257AX

Park View

LS257EU

Moorgate Road

LS257EQ

Leeds Road

LS257LS

Janesway

LS257HE

Robinson Lane

LS257LT

Leeds Road

LS257EG

Brecks Lane

LS257DD

Birch Grove

LS257HZ

Green Lane

LS257NZ

Thirsk Drive

LS257LL

Ramsden Street

LS257ED

Green Lane

LS257HD

West View

LS257LA

Tatefield Grove

LS257SB

Apple Tree Lane

LS257LH

Helena Street

LS257DP

Green Avenue

LS257HT

Ascot Road

LS257ND

The Grove

LS257DU

Birch Drive

LS257JE

Oxford Drive

LS257NT

Kempton Road

LS257QD

Hall Park Orchards

LS257DA

Valley Road

LS257LY

Westfield Lane

LS257QG

Greenfield Rise

LS257DQ

Valley Ridge

LS257HU

Westfield Lane

LS257LR

Helena Place

LS257NJ

The Rise

LS257AU

Manor Terrace

LS257DE

Birch Road

LS257HP

Leeds Road

LS257NN

The Crest

LS257AQ

Hopewell Terrace

LS257EP

Leeds Road

LS257QS

Sandgate Drive

LS257HA

Chapel Lane

LS257DN

Valley Road

LS257DR

Willow Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.