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Garforth & Swillington

About

Garforth & Swillington ward lies in the eastern part of Leeds, encompassing a mix of suburban and semi-rural landscapes. The area includes the distinct communities of Garforth, a former mining town with a busy high street, and Swillington, a more village-like settlement set near the River Aire. The ward is bordered by agricultural land and several green corridors, including the Leeds Country Way footpath, which runs through its southern edges.

The landscape is characterised by former colliery sites that have been reclaimed as public open spaces and nature areas, such as Fleet Lane. A notable local feature is the Swillington Organic Farm, which operates on a community-supported agriculture model. Transport links are significant, with the East Coast Main Line railway passing through and the M1 motorway running along the ward's western boundary.

Area overview

On average Garforth & Swillington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garforth & Swillington is £53,041 per year. There are 7 schools in Garforth & Swillington: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garforth & Swillington is home to around 20,882 people, with a population density of about 726.0 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Garforth & Swillington Population

20,882

Population density

726 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

47.51(+7%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.74(+45%)

Shoplifting

10.82(+24%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.15(+18%)

Public order

8.05(-9%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

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

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,125

29.56%

Level 3 (A level)

3,155

18.2%

No qualifications

3,140

18.11%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,426

13.99%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,774

10.23%

Total 16+ residents: 17,339

Housing

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 293 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 in Garforth & Swillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	67	£405,000	£241,200	£352,500	£472,500	£594,150
Flats	8	£137,500	£80,750	£113,750	£163,125	£187,750
Semi-Detached	181	£257,500	£170,000	£225,000	£290,950	£375,000
Terraced	37	£210,000	£160,400	£189,995	£252,500	£365,000

10 years median price trend in Garforth & Swillington

All postcodes in Garforth & Swillington

LS252PN

East Ridge View

LS252QF

Green Lane

LS252QJ

Pickering Place

LS268DW

Woodland Drive

LS268QH

Church Avenue

LS268UX

The Grove

LS90FB

Rutland Way

LS90FD

Coniston Lane

LS251BS

Westbourne Gardens

LS251BZ

Ringway

LS251DT

Barley Fields Close

LS251EF

Beech Grove Avenue

LS251HH

Rectory Close

LS251HS

Derwent Avenue

LS251HY

Glebelands Close

LS251JF

Church Square

LS251LG

Lidgett Court

LS251NJ

Cricketers Close

LS252AS

Eastwood Grove

LS252BN

Kirkby Avenue

LS252DB

Cotswold Drive

LS252DH

Sisters Villas

LS252HP

Lotherton Way

LS252JE

Fosse Way

LS252LY

Ludlow Avenue

LS268BJ

Whitehouse Lane

LS268BR

Goody Cross

LS268FL

Clover Close

LS268QE

Swillington Lane

LS268BU

Leeds Lane

LS158QP

Barrowby Lane

LS251DB

Westway

LS251DG

Westbourne Terrace

LS251LF

Nelson Croft

LS251NG

Barrowby Lane

LS251PL

Station Fields

LS252AB

Kippax Lane End

LS252AX

Acaster Drive

LS252EN

Meadow Road

LS252HZ

Ashbourne Crescent

LS252JW

Woodlands Drive

LS257FE

Station Road

LS268QF

Swillington Lane

LS268QW

Whitecliffe Rise

LS268UF

Primrose Avenue

LS268UH

Astley Avenue

LS252HH

Aberford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail