Postcode LS26 8PJ is located in a rural village, 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 Woodlesford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Woodlesford Park.
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.
Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS26 8PJ.
Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS26 8PJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodlesford | N/A | Walking directions to Woodlesford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woodlesford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlesford Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £405,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 155 | £260,000 | £304 |
| Terraced | 45 | £208,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 6 | £145,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 23, The Locks, Leeds, LS26 8PU | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | The Bungalow, Pottery Lane, Leeds, LS26 8PH | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 1, New Farmers Hill, Leeds, LS26 8PS | Detached | Freehold | £870,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 38, Church Street, Leeds, LS26 8RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,800 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 14, Laurence Court, Leeds, LS26 8QY | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the LS26 8PJ postcode area, located within Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Woodlesford Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Oulton Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 103-107 Aberford Road, Leeds, LS26 8LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS26 8PJ, 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 8PJ 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.
The median sale price around LS26 8PJ 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.
There are 2 schools close to LS26 8PJ, including Woodlesford Primary School (Good) and Oulton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS26 8PJ is Woodlesford, about 412 m away.
LS26 8PJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS26 8PJ 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).