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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 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.

All postcodes in Garforth West

LS251LQ

Grangefield Court

LS252NX

Saxton Court

LS251QT

Barrowby View

LS251DL

Alandale Drive

LS251PY

Station Road

LS251AG

Chapel Lane

LS251DE

Springbank Crescent

LS252DX

Aberford Road

LS251PP

Oak Grove

LS251AN

Wakefield Road

LS252GF

Garforth & Swillington

LS251PT

Station Close

LS251AW

Cyprus Grove

LS251AE

Barrowby Close

LS251PU

Oak Avenue

LS252GB

Lotherton Way

LS251EU

Halliday Road

LS251PB

Aberford Road

LS251BG

Knightsway

LS251AD

Coupland Road

LS251PR

Marlowe Court

LS251JG

Rydal Avenue

LS251JR

Collingham Drive

LS251AU

Barley Hill Road

LS251ET

Halliday Road

LS251HN

Derwent Avenue

LS251JL

Grange Avenue

LS251EY

Garforth & Swillington

LS251DP

Kingsway Garth

LS252QE

Castle Hill Close

LS252HG

Ash Lane

LS252PT

Hanbury Gardens

LS251HG

Church Gardens

LS251JE

Church Place

LS251QD

Town End

LS251PL

Station Fields

LS251HA

Greensway

LS251EZ

Main Street

LS252EQ

Bar Mount

LS251EB

Woodleigh Avenue

LS251HH

Rectory Close

LS251DS

Main Street

LS251NW

Church Lane

LS251JD

Church Approach

LS251AH

Kensington Terrace

LS251PF

Oak Road

LS251DX

Barley Hill Road

LS252EG

White Rose Mead

LS252QG

Richmond Row

LS251NR

Church Lane

LS251AL

Salem Place

LS251AA

Main Street

LS251EE

Strawberry Avenue

LS251AJ

Chapel Close

LS252DG

Barwick Road

LS251JF

Church Square

LS251HD

Church Lane

LS251JW

Springmead Drive

LS251NX

Hazel Mews

LS251QG

Dale Croft

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.