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LS25 1BA

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Garforth & Swillington

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Overview

Postcode LS25 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Garforth & Swillington area of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is £48,843 per year. The median sale price in Garforth & Swillington is £274,500 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £219,250 and £350,000. The nearest station is Garforth, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glebelands Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,988 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is £48,843 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS25 1BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS25 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Garforth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS25 1BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Garforth

N/A

Walking directions to Garforth
0.8 mi

East Garforth

N/A

Walking directions to East Garforth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS25 1BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGlebelands Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Glebelands Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
1,417.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.4(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.72(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.74(-32%)
Other theft
5.85(-12%)
Other crime
5.36(+60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
391
93.76%
Chinese
6
1.44%
Other White
5
1.2%
Other
4
0.96%
Other Black
3
0.72%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
31.84%
No qualifications
62
17.32%
Level 3 (A level)
52
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
48.55%
Owns with a mortgage
58
33.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.4%
Shared ownership
6
3.47%
Other social rented
4
2.31%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Garforth & Swillington

Median price: £274,500
Price per sq ft: £304
Sales (last 12 months): 258
Typical range (middle 50%): £219K – £350K

Based on 258 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Garforth & Swillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £835,000.

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 & Swillington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached66£423,101£340
Semi-Detached142£260,000£303
Terraced45£202,000£248
Flats5£157,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garforth & Swillington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garforth & Swillington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,995£120,000£177,000£156,000
2017£293,748£118,000£178,000£138,500
2018£290,000£117,500£191,500£151,500
2019£341,475£122,000£187,000£150,000
2020£341,500£125,000£208,000£197,748
2021£350,000£136,750£225,000£178,750
2022£377,725£136,500£242,000£215,377
2023£400,000£150,000£240,000£192,500
2024£375,000£148,000£245,000£195,000
2025£413,750£135,000£258,000£210,000
2026£417,500£157,000£255,000£208,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garforth & Swillington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garforth & Swillington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£190£210£175
2017£240£180£213£159
2018£254£191£225£173
2019£287£195£228£174
2020£293£205£242£220
2021£299£249£255£202
2022£337£210£281£251
2023£333£235£295£217
2024£332£225£285£224
2025£330£210£304£248
2026£351£232£301£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garforth & Swillington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS25 1BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS25 1BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 20263, Beech Grove Terrace, Leeds, LS25 1EGTerracedFreehold£185,000
14 Nov 202541, Beech Grove Terrace, Leeds, LS25 1EGTerracedFreehold£190,000
05 Jun 20253, Lidgett Court, Leeds, LS25 1LGDetachedFreehold£245,000
31 Jul 202535, Lowther Grove, Leeds, LS25 1ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
24 Apr 202612, Lidgett Lane, Leeds, LS25 1EQTerracedFreehold£282,500

Schools

In the LS25 1BA postcode area, located within Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LS25 1BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryStrawberry Fields Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miSecondaryGarforth AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS25 1BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS25 1BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalLeeds, LS25 1DUWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miGarforth Mini Market25 Main Street, Leeds, LS25 1DSWalking directions to Garforth Mini Market
0.3 miBudgens47-49 Main Street, Leeds, LS25 1DSWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miCo-op Food20 Main Street, Leeds, LS25 1AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miFulton's Foods75 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1AFWalking directions to Fulton's Foods

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS25 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark David Dobson

Garforth & Swillington - Elected 7 May 2026

Garforth and Swillington Independents Party

Member of parliament

Richard Burgon

Leeds East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds EastE14001320
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Garforth South, Swillington & Little PrestonE02002416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 087DE01011402
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2020-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LS25 1BA

Is LS25 1BA (Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston) safe?

The area around LS25 1BA records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS25 1BA?

The median sale price around LS25 1BA in Garforth & Swillington is £274,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 258 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS25 1BA?

There are 6 schools close to LS25 1BA, including Strawberry Fields Primary School (Good), Garforth Academy (Outstanding) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LS25 1BA?

The closest station to LS25 1BA is Garforth, about 892 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS25 1BA?

LS25 1BA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS25 1BA (Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS25 1BA is Richard Burgon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark David Dobson (Garforth and Swillington Independents Party).