Postcode LS26 8AW 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 68.5 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 2.0 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 68.5 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 8AW.
Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS26 8AW 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 277 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Garforth & Swillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 72 | £372,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £127,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 157 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Garforth & Swillington
In the LS26 8AW 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 8AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.