Town Pop. 10,052

Living in Kippax: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kippax is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Kippax most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 70/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the LS25 postcode district, Kippax ranks 2nd. No category drops below 42/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 5 points above the LS25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. For the surrounding area, see LS25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
88 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 421 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 95 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 60 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 55 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
other 182 crimes
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  1. 1 High Street 69 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 37 crimes
  3. 3 Glencoe Gardens 35 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
69
Green Space 61
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
50
5 schools in area · 15 within 4km
5Good
  • Brigshaw High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Great Preston VC CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kippax Ash Tree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kippax Greenfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kippax North Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital5.5 mi
St James's Hospital A&E5.9 mi
St. James's University Hospital5.9 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,507 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 224 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.2%Student3.1%Other inactive8%
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary28.6%
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
57
East Garforth 1.5 mi
Garforth 1.9 mi
Micklefield 2.3 mi
J47 M1 2.5 mi
J47 M1 2.5 mi
J46 M1 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Ample 11
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 88
Detached £335,000 16
Semi-detached £240,000 45
Terraced £185,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£158k £218k £280k £340k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kippax a nice place to live?

Kippax is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kippax is 63/100, 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 Kippax?

Kippax has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 885 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kippax?

Among the top-rated schools in Kippax are Brigshaw High School, Great Preston VC CofE Primary School and Kippax Ash Tree Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Kippax in total.

What are house prices like in Kippax?

The current median house price in Kippax is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 88 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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