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About

Garforth West sits on the eastern edge of Leeds, forming a primarily residential suburb. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing developments and more modern estates, offering a range of property types. Local amenities are concentrated around the main thoroughfares, providing essential shops and services for daily needs. The layout is functional, with good road links to both Leeds city centre and the wider motorway network, making it a practical base for commuters.

The area retains a semi-rural fringe, with pockets of green space and fields bordering some of the newer housing. A notable local feature is the presence of several traditional allotment sites, which are actively used and maintained by residents. Community life often centres around local schools and sports clubs, contributing to a settled neighbourhood atmosphere. The overall environment is one of a quiet, self-contained suburb focused on providing housing and local conveniences.

Area overview

On average Garforth West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garforth West is £49,413 per year. There are 2 schools in Garforth West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garforth West is home to around 6,297 people, with a population density of about 2,609.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garforth West Population
6,297
Population density
2,609.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.13(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.55(-12%)
Shoplifting
8.26(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.62(-11%)
Public order
5.24(-41%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,867
93.13%
Other White
101
1.6%
African
46
0.73%
Irish
43
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.59%
Total population: 6,300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,619
30.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,009
18.93%
No qualifications
885
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
752
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
552
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,059
37.93%
Owns with a mortgage
875
31.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
447
16.01%
Social rents from council
267
9.56%
Other social rented
72
2.58%
Total households: 2,792

Property prices in Garforth West

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £249,900 in Garforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garforth West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£390,000£3,734
Flats4£137,500£2,460
Semi-Detached45£265,000£3,299
Terraced23£208,000£2,610

10 years median price trend in Garforth West

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

Frequently asked questions about Garforth West

Is Garforth West safe?

Garforth West records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Garforth West?

The median sale price in Garforth West is £249,900 (about £3,271 per square metre) based on 84 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Garforth West?

Garforth West has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Garforth West?

Garforth West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Garforth West sits around rank 18,986 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Garforth West?

The average household income in Garforth West is around £49,413 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Garforth West

LS251DU

Main Street

LS251JJ

Grange Avenue

LS251PJ

Oak Avenue

LS251AZ

Queensway

LS251EJ

Moorland Terrace

LS252EA

Aberford Road

LS251NE

Wakefield Road

LS251EL

Lowther Road

LS251DR

Garforth & Swillington

LS251HE

Pinfold Lane

LS251AP

Cyprus Terrace

LS252BF

Ash Lane

LS252QQ

Station Court

LS251BE

Poplar Avenue

LS251AQ

Highfield Place

LS251ED

Barley Hill Crescent

LS251NS

Rose Court

LS251EF

Beech Grove Avenue

LS251PH

Oak Royd

LS251QL

The Meade

LS251PQ

Oak Drive

LS251DW

Barley Hill Lane

LS251PX

Aberford Road

LS251FA

Beech Grove Avenue

LS252GY

Lotherton Way

LS251PN

Oak Crescent

LS251PW

Oak Crescent

LS251NT

Ninelands Lane

LS251HQ

Grange Avenue

LS251HW

Oakfield Close

LS252EE

White Rose Avenue

LS251BP

Kingsway

LS251DN

Alandale Road

LS252QF

Green Lane

LS251EH

Lidgett Lane

LS251AF

Main Street

LS251HP

Purbeck Grove

LS251PZ

Aberford Road

LS252PE

Greenacre Court

LS251NU

Ninelands View

LS251QF

Barwick Road

LS251QB

Beevers Cottages

LS251ND

Hazel Mews

LS251ES

Farfield Court

LS252DJ

Barwick Road

LS251PS

Station Fields

LS251JB

Croft Foulds Court

LS251DT

Barley Fields Close

LS251NP

Wesley Terrace

LS252ED

Bar Lane

LS252PS

Higham Way

LS251JN

Windermere Drive

LS251QN

St Josephs Court

LS251AS

Wakefield Road

LS251NQ

Church Lane

LS252AJ

Green Lane Villas

LS251DG

Westbourne Terrace

LS251DH

Alandale Crescent

LS251PD

Fidler Terrace

LS252GH

Aberford Road

LS252GA

Ash Lane

LS252GD

Lotherton Way

LS251AT

Wakefield Road

LS251EP

Lowther Avenue

LS251QH

Beaconsfield Court

LS251DY

Barley Hill Road

LS252HR

Parkinson Approach

LS252DH

Sisters Villas

LS251EA

Providence Place

LS251NJ

Cricketers Close

LS252ER

Montague Crescent

LS251JH

Mortimer Close

LS251AY

Summerhill Grove

LS252EB

Aberford Road

LS251HJ

Gainford Drive

LS251HF

Brunswick Gardens

LS251JQ

Lindsay Road

LS251HL

St Marys Close

LS252HP

Lotherton Way

LS252ET

Aberford Road

LS251EW

Lowther Drive

LS251BZ

Ringway

LS251PE

Fidler Close

LS252DU

Barwick Road

LS251DQ

Kingsway

LS252EF

White Rose Way

LS251AR

Wakefield Road

LS251PG

Oak Place

LS251DZ

Lyndon Avenue

LS251NG

Barrowby Lane

LS252EP

Montague Crescent

LS251JP

Avon Drive

LS252DL

Barwick Road

LS251EQ

Lidgett Lane

LS251JS

Beverley Walk

LS251EG

Beech Grove Terrace

LS251HB

Church Lane

LS251DJ

Alandale Grove

LS252JY

Lotherton Way

LS251AX

Summerhill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.