Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAKEFIELD ROAD, LS25 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, LS25 1AR.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 45, LS25 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £377k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS25 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.5km from Moor Garforth in Garforth. Administratively it sits within Garforth & Swillington ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For families considering a move, LS25 1AR represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, down 1.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS25 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00057440 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS25 1AR. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

6 sales · Mean £ 321,666

Semi-Detached

£ 397,000

3 sales · Mean £ 404,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS25 1AR has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting18
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Strawberry Fields Primary School

Good345 pupils0.6 km
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Garforth Academy

Outstanding1891 pupils0.7 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Ninelands Primary School

Good456 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Cooplands (Garforth)0.4 km
  • Garforth Mini Market0.4 km
  • Jeeva Services0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Miners Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
  • Newmarket Inn0.4 km
  • The Lord Gascoignes0.6 km
  • Gaping Goose0.9 km
  • Garforth Country Club0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • 450 Degrees0.4 km
  • Baraka Express (Garforth Library)0.5 km
  • Garforth Spice0.4 km
  • The Bar With No Name0.4 km
  • The Station House Cafe0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Garforth Canton Flavour0.4 km
  • Shake It Up0.4 km
  • Super Dragon0.9 km
  • Taste Of China0.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garforth Station0.8 km
  • East Garforth2.0 km
  • Cross Gates4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield Court0.0 km
  • Fairfield Court0.1 km
  • Cyprus Road0.2 km
  • Barleyhill Road0.2 km
  • Cyprus Road0.2 km