LS25 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kingsway, 0.5km from Garforth, West in Garforth. Administratively it sits within Garforth & Swillington ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS25 1BW represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS25 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00057457 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, LS25 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, LS25 1BW.
225
51
£ 41,100 /yr
35%
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 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 73% 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 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS25 1BW. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
9 sales · Mean £ 181,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS25 1BW has low crime rates — 31 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Budgens0.6 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Cooplands (Garforth)0.8 km
- Garforth Mini Market0.6 km
- Jeeva Services0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Miller And Carter0.8 km
- Miners Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
- Newmarket Inn0.8 km
- The Lord Gascoignes1.0 km
- Gaping Goose0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- 450 Degrees0.6 km
- Baraka Express (Garforth Library)0.6 km
- Garforth Spice0.8 km
- The Bar With No Name0.6 km
- Bunz And Shakez0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Garforth Canton Flavour0.8 km
- Shake It Up0.8 km
- Super Dragon0.9 km
- Taste Of China0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn (Garforth)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garforth Station1.2 km
- East Garforth2.2 km
- Cross Gates4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Alandale Road Kingsway0.0 km
- Alandale Road Kingsway0.1 km
- Kingsway Westbourne Drive0.1 km
- Kingsway Westbourne Drive0.1 km
- Ringway Goosefield Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS251BW · Data under Open Government Licence