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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£207K – £295K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Garforth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garforth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£380,000£340
Semi-Detached41£265,000£307
Terraced20£206,500£242
Flats3£157,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garforth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£135,000£169,000£147,000
2017£273,250£119,500£177,500£145,000
2018£335,000£122,000£195,000£149,500
2019£332,500£130,975£187,000£150,000
2020£340,000£128,000£206,000£163,500
2021£327,500£137,500£228,000£173,000
2022£419,000£140,000£240,000£195,000
2023£357,500£158,000£250,000£187,250
2024£341,000£151,500£250,000£177,500
2025£400,000£140,000£255,000£214,500
2026£385,000£167,750£263,750£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garforth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garforth West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£190£183£173
2017£270£181£204£162
2018£271£192£221£178
2019£289£242£215£172
2020£316£213£240£186
2021£298£249£259£197
2022£345£251£282£230
2023£348£246£299£212
2024£297£231£289£212
2025£344£220£295£242
2026£353£259£306£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garforth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.