Postcode LS26 8AP 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is £48,843 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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.
The average income per household in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is £48,843 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS26 8AP.
Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS26 8AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 284 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Garforth & Swillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £835,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £424,225 | £3,592 |
| Flats | 5 | £135,000 | £2,373 |
| Semi-Detached | 169 | £265,000 | £3,276 |
| Terraced | 44 | £203,500 | £2,635 |
10 year median price trend in Garforth & Swillington
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8AP.
In the LS26 8AP postcode area, located within Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woodend Convenience Store | 71-73 Leeds Road, Hollinhurst, Castleford, WF10 2HE | Walking directions to Woodend Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS26 8AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark David Dobson
Garforth & Swillington - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Burgon
Leeds East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS26 8AP records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around LS26 8AP in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston is £275,000 (about £3,285 per square metre) based on 284 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to LS26 8AP, including Great Preston VC CofE Primary School (Good) and Brigshaw High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS26 8AP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,883 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.