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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Swillington Lane
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The Lea
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Summerhill Grove
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Moorland Terrace
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Fidler Lane
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Ashlea Close
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Wharfedale Crescent
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Ninelands View
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Oak Grove
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Green Lane
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Aberford Road
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Parkinson Approach
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Cheviot Court
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Spofforth Walk
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Middleham Drive
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Ninelands Lane
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Goody Cross Lane
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The Link
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Church Lane
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Astley Lane
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Park Avenue
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Cross Row
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Lotherton Way
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Farfield Court
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Church Approach
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Grange Avenue
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Glendale Avenue
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Garforth West
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Fairburn Drive
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Cliffe House Avenue
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Farndale Court
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Montague Crescent
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Braemar Drive
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Selby Road
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Aberford Road
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Wakefield Road
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Wakefield Road
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Princess Street
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Astley Lane
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Swillington Lane
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Collingham Drive
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Barrowby Close
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Salem Place
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Meriden Avenue
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Highfield Drive
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Church Lane
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Fidler Close
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Croft Foulds Court
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The Crescent
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Ash Terrace
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Dover Street
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Conisborough Lane
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Muncaster Road
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Helmsley Row
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Wakefield Road
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Wakefield Road
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Bullerthorpe Lane
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Church Close
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Wakefield Road
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Westbourne Grove
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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston
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Holman Avenue
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White Rose Avenue
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Harvest Close
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Elder Garth
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Edinburgh Place
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Dunrobin Avenue
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Cedar Ridge
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Wakefield Road
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Valley Drive
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Hall Road
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Park Grove
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Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe
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Selby Road
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Century Way
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Newsam Green Road
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Coupland Road
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Barleyhill Road
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Ashlea Close
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Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston
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Wakefield Road
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Garforth West
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Ash Lane
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Rowan Place
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The Green
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Conisborough Lane
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Glencoe Gardens
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Wakefield Road
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Berry Lane
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Whitehouse Avenue
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Hill Crest
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Goody Cross Lane
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Green Lane
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Ringway
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Westbourne Gardens
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Lowther Drive
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Beverley Walk
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White Rose Way
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Ash Lane
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Bodiham Hill
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.