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LS26 8UQ

Park Avenue

Garforth & Swillington

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Overview

Postcode LS26 8UQ 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 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11%
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 11,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% 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 320 ft away from LS26 8UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston near LS26 8UQ 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 8UQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSwillington parkMediumWalking directions to Swillington park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
591.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.5(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(-15%)
Public order
6.59(-25%)
Other crime
5.13(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.4(-69%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
94.46%
Other White
13
4.5%
Irish
2
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
24.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
20.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
19.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.91%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.16%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
44.07%
Owns outright
30
25.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.95%
Social rents from council
12
10.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202628, Park Avenue, Leeds, LS26 8UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£99,000
28 Nov 202553, Astley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8UESemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
14 Nov 202511, Astley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8UETerracedFreehold£180,000
26 Jun 20266, Astley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8UDTerracedFreehold£210,000
27 Mar 202634, Astley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8UDTerracedFreehold£192,500

Schools

In the LS26 8UQ 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 8UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySwillington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 8UQ, 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 087AE01011390
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS26 8UQ

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

The area around LS26 8UQ records about 59 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 8UQ?

The median sale price around LS26 8UQ 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 8UQ?

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

How deprived is the area around LS26 8UQ?

LS26 8UQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,650 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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