Postcode LS26 8FS 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 2.3 miles away. There are 2 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 18.1% 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 8FS.
Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS26 8FS 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 2.3 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 8FS postcode area, located within Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodend Convenience Store | 71-73 Leeds Road, Hollinhurst, Castleford, WF10 2HE | Walking directions to Woodend Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sanjay Convenience Store | 48 Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DY | Walking directions to Sanjay 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.