LS25 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Abbotsway, 0.4km from Garforth, West in Garforth. Administratively it sits within Garforth & Swillington ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 23.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS25 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00057459 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSWAY, LS25 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWAY, LS25 1BL.
302
47
£ 41,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LS25 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS25 1BL. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
11 sales · Mean £ 225,636
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS25 1BL has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Strawberry Fields Primary School
Garforth Academy
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Ninelands Primary School
Kippax North Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Co-Operative (Garforth)0.9 km
- D M Firth Butchers (Garforth)0.9 km
- Greggs (Garforth)0.9 km
- Londis0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn (Garforth)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Gaping Goose0.2 km
- Garforth Working Mens Club Committee0.5 km
- Jigger And Jar0.9 km
- The Bird In Hand0.8 km
- Miller And Carter0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cielo0.7 km
- Cielo0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- La Bella Vita0.7 km
- Paulas Cafe0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Central Fisheries0.9 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Feedo's0.9 km
- Golden Crust And Golden Grill0.9 km
- Good Food Store0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garforth Station1.3 km
- East Garforth2.1 km
- Cross Gates4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ringway Goosefield Rise0.1 km
- Ringway Goosefield Rise0.1 km
- Garforth Academy School Services0.2 km
- Garforth Academy0.2 km
- Garforth Academy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS251BL · Data under Open Government Licence