Garforth & Swillington is a ward in the eastern part of Leeds, covering the towns of Garforth and Swillington along with surrounding areas. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and newer developments. Garforth serves as a local hub with shops, schools, and leisure facilities, while Swillington retains a more rural character with farmland and open spaces.
The area is well-connected by road, with the A1(M) and M1 motorways providing easy access to Leeds city centre and beyond. Public transport includes regular bus services and Garforth railway station, which offers direct links to Leeds, York, and other nearby towns. The ward also features green spaces like Garforth Recreation Ground and the Rothwell Country Park, providing outdoor leisure opportunities for residents.
On average Garforth & Swillington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Garforth & Swillington is £44,975 per year. There are 7 schools in Garforth & Swillington: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Garforth & Swillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £369,998 |
| Flats | 8 | £151,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 151 | £252,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £186,750 |
10 years price trend in Garforth & Swillington
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Springbank
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Alandale Crescent
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Lowther Grove
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Selby Road
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Severn Drive
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Airedale Drive
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Holly Bank
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Chepstow Close
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Glamis Close
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Selby Road
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Preston Lane
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St Aidans Road
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Neville Grove
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Goody Cross Lane
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Summerhill Grove
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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston
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Beverley Walk
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Aberford Road
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Cotswold Drive
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Barwick Road
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Wakefield Road
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Astley Lane
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Smeaton Grove
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Bullerthorpe Lane
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Selby Road
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Queensway
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Springbank Crescent
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Barleyhill Crescent
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Ninelands Spur
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Firthfields
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Bolsover Close
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The Chase
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New Sturton Lane
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Elizabeth Road
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St Mary's Avenue
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Primrose Hill Grove
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Cross Row
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Wakefield Road
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Westbourne Avenue
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Beech Grove Avenue
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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston
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Rose Court
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Ninelands Lane
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Aberford Road
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Montague Crescent
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Caernarvon Avenue
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Aberford Road
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Ninelands Lane
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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston
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Wakefield Road
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Primrose Hill Drive
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Burn Close
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Goody Cross Lane
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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston
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Barrowby View
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Green Lane
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Greensway
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Abbotsway
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Aberford Road
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Lotherton Way
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Aberford Road
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Inverness Road
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Gilling Avenue
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Astley Lane
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Scott Close
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Astley Lane
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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston
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Highfield Drive
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Barleyhill Road
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Burnham Road
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Appletree Court
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Church Lane
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Carlton Drive
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Windsor Green
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Selby Road
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Aberford Road
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Well Close
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Wakefield Road
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Woodland Crescent
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Woodland Grove
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Hill Crest
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Astley Lane
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Park View
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Astley Lane
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Aberford Road
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Leeds Lane
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Barrowby Lane
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Barrowby Lane
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Cyprus Grove
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Appletree Court
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Goosefield Rise
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Lowther Avenue
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Gainford Drive
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Lindsay Road
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Church Lane
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Oak Avenue
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Ninelands Lane
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Wakefield Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.