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LS25 1FG

Garforth & Swillington

Leeds

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Overview

Postcode LS25 1FG is located in an urban city, within the Garforth & Swillington ward 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 nearest station is Garforth, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
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 the United Kingdom, 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

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 1FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS25 1FG 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
980.6 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
300
95.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.28%
Irish
2
0.64%
African
1
0.32%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
28.79%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.32%
No qualifications
48
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
61.65%
Owns with a mortgage
45
33.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.26%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Garforth & Swillington

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)263
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £331K

Based on 263 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Garforth & Swillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 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
Detached57£405,000£334
Semi-Detached155£260,000£304
Terraced45£208,000£250
Flats6£145,000£223

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£400,000£135,000£258,000£210,000
2026£425,000£153,500£260,000£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£324£210£304£248
2026£351£228£303£238
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS25 1FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS25 1FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202537, Alder Grove, Leeds, LS25 1FBDetachedFreehold£464,950
30 Jun 20256, Alder Grove, Leeds, LS25 1FBDetachedFreehold£364,950
27 Jun 202535, Alder Grove, Leeds, LS25 1FBDetachedFreehold£420,950
27 Jun 20251, Alder Grove, Leeds, LS25 1FBDetachedFreehold£539,950
27 Jun 20258, Alder Grove, Leeds, LS25 1FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£289,950

Schools

In the LS25 1FG postcode area, located within Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS25 1FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryGarforth AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryStrawberry Fields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryKippax North Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS25 1FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS25 1FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisSelby Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LPWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miGarforth Convenience Store46 Alandale Crescent, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1DHWalking directions to Garforth Convenience Store

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 1FG, 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 Introduced2025-11-01

Frequently asked questions about LS25 1FG

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

The area around LS25 1FG 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 1FG?

The median sale price around LS25 1FG in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is £270,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 263 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS25 1FG?

There are 5 schools close to LS25 1FG, including Garforth Academy (Outstanding), Strawberry Fields Primary School and Kippax North Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS25 1FG?

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

The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS25 1FG 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).