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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston

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About

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston form a largely residential and semi-rural area on the eastern edge of Leeds. The landscape is characterised by suburban housing estates, pockets of older terraced housing, and open farmland that stretches towards the M1 motorway. The area is defined by its proximity to major transport links, with the East Coast Main Line running through Garforth.

Swillington retains a distinct village identity, centred around its historic church and traditional high street. The area is marked by the presence of Stank Hall Barn, a prominent 17th-century agricultural building that stands as a local landmark. Woodland and former mining land, such as the John Charles Centre for Sport fields, provide green spaces within the urban fringe.

Area overview

On average Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is £48,843 per year. There are 3 schools in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is home to around 6,963 people, with a population density of about 451.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston Population
6,963
Population density
451.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.79(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.89(-50%)
Public order
6.46(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-24%)
Burglary
5.03(-2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,535
93.89%
Other White
75
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
45
0.65%
Chinese
44
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.63%
Total population: 6,960

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,433
24.93%
No qualifications
1,345
23.4%
Level 3 (A level)
980
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
580
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,747

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,212
40.13%
Owns with a mortgage
990
32.78%
Social rents from council
500
16.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
6.82%
Other social rented
48
1.59%
Total households: 3,020

Property prices in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £604,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston 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 Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£365,000
Flats4£93,500
Semi-Detached40£254,000
Terraced14£196,500

10 years median price trend in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston.

All postcodes in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston

LS251DB

Westway

LS257FE

Station Road

LS268UH

Astley Avenue

LS251LF

Nelson Croft

LS268QF

Swillington Lane

LS268QW

Whitecliffe Rise

LS268UF

Primrose Avenue

Data Sources

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