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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Aberford Road
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Ninelands Lane
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Woodland Drive
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Church Avenue
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Goody Cross Lane
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Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe
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Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe
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Barrowby Lane
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Ringway
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Barley Fields Close
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Beech Grove Avenue
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Rectory Close
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Derwent Avenue
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Glebelands Close
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Church Place
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Beech Grove Terrace
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Barwick Road
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Cricketers Close
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Eastwood Grove
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Kirkby Avenue
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Cotswold Drive
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Lotherton Way
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Fosse Way
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Appleby Lane
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St Aidans Road
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Goody Cross Lane
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Leeds Lane
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Springwell Avenue
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Clover Close
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Swillington Lane
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Garforth East
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Westway
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Westbourne Terrace
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Nelson Croft
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Barrowby Close
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Station Fields
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Acaster Drive
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James Close
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Aberford Road
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Ashbourne Crescent
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Elder Garth
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Glencoe Gardens
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Swillington Lane
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Whitecliffe Rise
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Goody Cross Lane
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Astley Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.