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LS26 8EG

The Drive

Garforth & Swillington

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Overview

Postcode LS26 8EG is located in a rural town, 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below 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 Woodlesford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Swillington park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from LS26 8EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS26 8EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS26 8EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSwillington parkMediumWalking directions to Swillington park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
5,522.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.36(-4%)
Shoplifting
9.63(+10%)
Public order
4.49(-49%)
Other theft
3.85(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.85(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
92.03%
Pakistani
4
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.45%
Caribbean
3
1.09%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.09%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
24.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
19.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
19.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.62%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
33.91%
Owns outright
36
31.3%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Shared ownership
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202610, The Drive, Leeds, LS26 8EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
17 Apr 202615, The Drive, Leeds, LS26 8EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
30 Apr 20261, Church Lane, Leeds, LS26 8DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
05 Dec 202562, Springwell Avenue, Leeds, LS26 8EESemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
30 Jan 202652, Church Lane, Leeds, LS26 8DXDetachedFreehold£292,500

Schools

In the LS26 8EG postcode area, located within Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 8EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySwillington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS26 8EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express2 Wakefield Road, Leeds, LS26 8DSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondis Swillington1 Astley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8UEWalking directions to Londis Swillington
0.1 miSwillington Post Office1 Astley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8UEWalking directions to Swillington Post Office

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 LS26 8EG, 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
ParishSwillingtonE04013105
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Garforth South, Swillington & Little PrestonE02002416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 087BE01011391
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS26 8EG

Is LS26 8EG (Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston) safe?

The area around LS26 8EG records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 LS26 8EG?

The median sale price around LS26 8EG 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 LS26 8EG?

There is 1 school close to LS26 8EG, including Swillington Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS26 8EG?

LS26 8EG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,257 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS26 8EG (Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS26 8EG 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).