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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
31.36(-29%)
Shoplifting
6.36(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.94(-43%)
Public order
4.1(-54%)
Burglary
3.96(-22%)
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%
Indian
27
0.38%
Irish
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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 in Kippax West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £398,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kippax West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£335,000£3,071
Flats6£148,500£2,411
Semi-Detached62£235,000£3,006
Terraced28£185,000£2,342

10 years median price trend in Kippax West

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

Frequently asked questions about Kippax West

Is Kippax West safe?

Kippax West records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kippax West?

The median sale price in Kippax West is £223,000 (about £2,750 per square metre) based on 107 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kippax West?

Kippax West has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kippax West?

Kippax West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kippax West sits around rank 18,619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kippax West?

The average household income in Kippax West is around £47,080 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Kippax West

LS257AS

Bramhams Yard

LS257AX

Park View

LS257EG

Brecks Lane

LS257FF

Bluebell View

LS257HF

Church Lane

LS257AR

Mount Pleasant Gardens

LS257JF

Cambridge Grove

LS257QF

Hall Park Croft

LS257NT

Kempton Road

LS257PR

Greenfield View

LS257AJ

High Street

LS257LG

Rookwood Avenue

LS257NN

The Crest

LS257EB

Brecks Lane

LS257LF

Lyndale

LS257LU

Westfield Lane

LS257RR

Hollins Park

LS257DQ

Valley Ridge

LS257EL

Leeds Road

LS257QE

Hall Park Orchards

LS257QG

Greenfield Rise

LS257NE

South Ridge

LS257NB

The Close

LS257LE

Station Road

LS257ET

Moorgate Road

LS257RJ

Hall Park Rise

LS257HY

Aintree Close

LS257DJ

Sycamore Avenue

LS257JU

Butt Hill

LS257QS

Sandgate Drive

LS257JS

Cross Hills Drive

LS257DB

Valley Road

LS257LR

Helena Place

LS257JZ

Tatefield Place

LS257DZ

Leeds Road

LS257JJ

Westfield Lane

LS257EE

Green Lane

LS257RS

Hollins Beck Close

LS257NH

The Crescent

LS257AD

Nursery Close

LS257AF

High Street

LS257AE

Springfield View

LS257DE

Birch Road

LS257RG

Moorgate Rise

LS257NW

Glencoe Close

LS257RA

Ashgrove Crescent

LS257LD

Brigshaw Lane

LS257QL

Hall Park Meadows

LS257HS

Goodwood Avenue

LS257PX

Greenfield Close

LS257JG

Oxford Drive

LS257PG

Moorgate Avenue

LS257QB

Back Lane

LS257NJ

The Rise

LS257AZ

Longdike Court

LS257LH

Helena Street

LS257NG

The Mount

LS257AG

Westfield Cottages

LS257FX

Hanover Place

LS257LT

Leeds Road

LS257SB

Apple Tree Lane

LS257QQ

Cromwell Rise

LS257EP

Leeds Road

LS257JT

Cross Hills

LS257PU

Greenfield Garth

LS257RB

Ashgrove Croft

LS257HX

Epsom Road

LS257PS

Greenfield Avenue

LS257HZ

Green Lane

LS257HR

Goodwood Avenue

LS257NF

The Green

LS257NS

Kempton Road

LS257AB

High Street

LS257DS

Valley Ridge

LS257JW

Cross Hills Gardens

LS257NZ

Thirsk Drive

LS257NA

The Drive

LS257DF

Valley Mount

LS257DR

Willow Grove

LS257DT

Valley Ridge

LS257DW

Valley Road

LS257HA

Chapel Lane

LS257LS

Janesway

LS257HD

West View

LS257HU

Westfield Lane

LS257PT

Greenfield Vale

LS257ES

Roach Grange Avenue

LS257LB

Station Road

LS257DL

Rosewood Avenue

LS257FD

Clifford Way

LS257EH

Leeds Road

LS257LX

Green Square

LS257QD

Hall Park Orchards

LS257LY

Westfield Lane

LS257DP

Green Avenue

LS257AA

Ash Court

LS257JR

Well Lane

LS257AT

Mount Pleasant

LS257QJ

Hall Park Court

LS257DD

Birch Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.