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Garforth West

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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 58 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
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
29.38(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.69(-30%)
Shoplifting
8.42(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.46(-12%)
Burglary
4.76(-7%)
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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Garforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £515,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£355,000
Flats5£140,000
Semi-Detached36£255,000
Terraced21£195,000

10 years median price trend in Garforth West

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

All postcodes in Garforth West

LS252EE

White Rose Avenue

LS252GA

Ash Lane

LS251DN

Alandale Road

LS251HF

Brunswick Gardens

LS252ED

Bar Lane

LS252GH

Aberford Road

LS251PQ

Oak Drive

LS251PR

Marlowe Court

LS252PE

Greenacre Court

LS252QG

Richmond Row

LS251JB

Croft Foulds Court

LS252HG

Ash Lane

LS251HN

Derwent Avenue

LS252QQ

Station Court

LS251AH

Kensington Terrace

LS251EY

Garforth & Swillington

LS251BP

Kingsway

LS251DY

Barley Hill Road

LS251HW

Oakfield Close

LS251PH

Oak Royd

LS251PS

Station Fields

LS252DJ

Barwick Road

LS252DL

Barwick Road

LS252GY

Lotherton Way

LS251AP

Cyprus Terrace

LS251AR

Wakefield Road

LS251AT

Wakefield Road

LS251EH

Lidgett Lane

LS251QF

Barwick Road

LS251DQ

Kingsway

LS251JW

Springmead Drive

LS251QD

Town End

LS251AN

Wakefield Road

LS251DZ

Lyndon Avenue

LS251AS

Wakefield Road

LS251HD

Church Lane

LS251HE

Pinfold Lane

LS251JG

Rydal Avenue

LS251NX

Hazel Mews

LS251PN

Oak Crescent

LS252EB

Aberford Road

LS252JY

Lotherton Way

LS252PT

Hanbury Gardens

LS251PG

Oak Place

LS251DX

Barley Hill Road

LS251EB

Woodleigh Avenue

LS251JL

Grange Avenue

LS251PE

Fidler Close

LS251PY

Station Road

LS251DW

Barley Hill Lane

LS251DR

Garforth & Swillington

LS251DU

Main Street

LS251EL

Lowther Road

LS251JP

Avon Drive

LS251QN

St Josephs Court

LS252DG

Barwick Road

LS251EA

Providence Place

LS251AA

Main Street

LS251JE

Church Place

LS251QH

Beaconsfield Court

LS251PT

Station Close

LS251HP

Purbeck Grove

LS251PW

Oak Crescent

LS251DL

Alandale Drive

LS251HQ

Grange Avenue

LS251PJ

Oak Avenue

LS251EU

Halliday Road

LS252EQ

Bar Mount

LS251EQ

Lidgett Lane

LS251HL

St Marys Close

LS252PS

Higham Way

LS251ND

Hazel Mews

LS252EG

White Rose Mead

LS252QE

Castle Hill Close

LS251DJ

Alandale Grove

LS251JN

Windermere Drive

LS252AJ

Green Lane Villas

LS251DP

Kingsway Garth

LS251PX

Aberford Road

LS251AJ

Chapel Close

LS251HB

Church Lane

LS251NP

Wesley Terrace

LS251AL

Salem Place

LS251BE

Poplar Avenue

LS251BG

Knightsway

LS252NX

Saxton Court

LS251ET

Halliday Road

LS251FA

Beech Grove Avenue

LS251HG

Church Gardens

LS251JH

Mortimer Close

LS251NR

Church Lane

LS251QG

Dale Croft

LS251AG

Chapel Lane

LS251EG

Beech Grove Terrace

LS251AQ

Highfield Place

LS251DH

Alandale Crescent

LS251AY

Summerhill Grove

LS251PB

Aberford Road

LS252DU

Barwick Road

LS251DE

Springbank Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.