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Kippax West

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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Kippax West is £223,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £267,000. 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

Median price: £223,000
Price per sq ft: £257
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £267K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Kippax West area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £398,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kippax West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£325,000£285
Semi-Detached63£233,000£274
Terraced25£185,000£206
Flats6£143,500£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kippax West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kippax West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,999£85,000£158,000£120,250
2017£265,000£92,498£155,000£125,250
2018£248,998£100,000£150,750£130,000
2019£280,000£92,500£155,500£136,000
2020£280,750£78,000£171,000£145,000
2021£269,950£91,750£177,625£144,500
2022£303,750£106,000£199,998£178,500
2023£346,000£95,000£185,000£166,250
2024£310,000£113,750£206,000£171,200
2025£360,000£142,500£228,750£185,000
2026£322,500£147,000£237,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kippax West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kippax West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£168£165£146
2017£234£181£177£137
2018£242£157£183£167
2019£232£183£194£161
2020£234£152£203£171
2021£260£181£215£171
2022£279£189£254£212
2023£291£210£236£200
2024£259£177£251£189
2025£300£224£265£208
2026£256£249£282£233
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kippax West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.