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Garforth & Swillington

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Garforth & Swillington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 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 £44,970 per year. There are 7 schools in Garforth & Swillington: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garforth & Swillington Population
20,882
Population density
726 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
19,668
94.19%
Other White
263
1.26%
Irish
134
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
107
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
102
0.49%
Total population: 20,881

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,813
42.55%
Owns with a mortgage
3,110
34.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
846
9.44%
Social rents from council
822
9.17%
Other social rented
175
1.95%
Total households: 8,961

Property prices in Garforth & Swillington

Based on 302 recent sales, the median property price is £268,750 in Garforth & Swillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garforth & Swillington 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 & Swillington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached79£398,000
Flats11£135,000
Semi-Detached168£255,000
Terraced44£202,500

10 years median price trend in Garforth & Swillington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garforth & Swillington.

All postcodes in Garforth & Swillington

LS252PN

Aberford Road

LS252QJ

Ninelands Lane

LS268DW

Woodland Drive

LS268QH

Church Avenue

LS268UX

Goody Cross Lane

LS90FB

Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe

LS90FD

Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe

LS158QP

Barrowby Lane

LS251BZ

Ringway

LS251DT

Barley Fields Close

LS251EF

Beech Grove Avenue

LS251HH

Rectory Close

LS251HS

Derwent Avenue

LS251HY

Glebelands Close

LS251JF

Church Place

LS251LG

Beech Grove Terrace

LS252DH

Barwick Road

LS251NJ

Cricketers Close

LS252AS

Eastwood Grove

LS252BN

Kirkby Avenue

LS252DB

Cotswold Drive

LS252HP

Lotherton Way

LS252JE

Fosse Way

LS252LY

Appleby Lane

LS268BJ

St Aidans Road

LS268BR

Goody Cross Lane

LS268BU

Leeds Lane

LS268EF

Springwell Avenue

LS268FL

Clover Close

LS268QE

Swillington Lane

LS252AB

Garforth East

LS251DB

Westway

LS251DG

Westbourne Terrace

LS251LF

Nelson Croft

LS251NG

Barrowby Close

LS251PL

Station Fields

LS252AX

Acaster Drive

LS252EN

James Close

LS252HH

Aberford Road

LS252HZ

Ashbourne Crescent

LS252JW

Elder Garth

LS257FE

Glencoe Gardens

LS268QF

Swillington Lane

LS268QW

Whitecliffe Rise

LS268UF

Goody Cross Lane

LS268UH

Astley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.