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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

LS251ED

Barley Hill Crescent

LS251AZ

Queensway

LS251NS

Rose Court

LS251PZ

Aberford Road

LS252ER

Montague Crescent

LS251EE

Strawberry Avenue

LS251NT

Ninelands Lane

LS251HA

Greensway

LS251QT

Barrowby View

LS252ET

Aberford Road

LS252GB

Lotherton Way

LS251AU

Barley Hill Road

LS251LQ

Grangefield Court

LS251JQ

Lindsay Road

LS251NQ

Church Lane

LS251AW

Cyprus Grove

LS251EP

Lowther Avenue

LS251HJ

Gainford Drive

LS251PU

Oak Avenue

LS252DX

Aberford Road

LS251AX

Summerhill Road

LS251EJ

Moorland Terrace

LS251NU

Ninelands View

LS251PP

Oak Grove

LS252EA

Aberford Road

LS252HR

Parkinson Approach

LS251EZ

Main Street

LS252EP

Montague Crescent

LS252GD

Lotherton Way

LS251ES

Farfield Court

LS251JD

Church Approach

LS251JJ

Grange Avenue

LS251PD

Fidler Terrace

LS251JR

Collingham Drive

LS251QL

The Meade

LS251AE

Barrowby Close

LS251AF

Main Street

LS251NW

Church Lane

LS251PF

Oak Road

LS251AD

Coupland Road

LS251NE

Wakefield Road

LS252BF

Ash Lane

LS251DS

Main Street

LS251QB

Beevers Cottages

LS251JS

Beverley Walk

LS252EF

White Rose Way

LS251EW

Lowther Drive

LS252QF

Green Lane

LS251BZ

Ringway

LS251EF

Beech Grove Avenue

LS251HH

Rectory Close

LS251JF

Church Square

LS251NJ

Cricketers Close

LS251DT

Barley Fields Close

LS252DH

Sisters Villas

LS252HP

Lotherton Way

LS251DG

Westbourne Terrace

LS251NG

Barrowby Lane

LS251PL

Station Fields

LS252GF

Garforth & Swillington

Data Sources

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