Kippax Common is a neighbourhood within the Kippax area of Leeds, sitting to the east of the city. Kippax itself lies roughly seven miles from Leeds city centre, positioned between the communities of Garforth to the west and Castleford to the south-east. The common forms part of the residential fabric of this part of West Yorkshire, with local streets and houses spreading across the area.
The Surrounding Area
The wider Kippax district is a former coal-mining settlement that grew considerably during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as industry expanded across this part of Yorkshire. Kippax Common sits within this broader community, which retains a strong local identity. Nearby villages and suburbs include Ledston, Allerton Bywater, and Great Preston, all connected by a network of local roads. The A656 is one of the principal routes serving the area, linking Kippax to both the A1(M) motorway and the wider Leeds road network.
Getting Around
Bus services connect Kippax Common to Leeds city centre and the surrounding towns, making it accessible without a car. The neighbourhood has a predominantly residential character, with open land and local amenities nearby. For those exploring the east Leeds corridor, Kippax Common is a quiet pocket of the settlement worth including on any local walk or drive through the area.