LS25 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Scholars Gate, 0.7km from West Garforth in Garforth. Administratively it sits within Garforth & Swillington ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS25 1BF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 44.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS25 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00057460 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOLARS GATE, LS25 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLARS GATE, LS25 1BF.
416
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS25 1BF 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 down 44.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS25 1BF. The average age is 46.9. 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
Terraced
£ 237,500
13 sales · Mean £ 237,769
Flat
£ 65,000
16 sales · Mean £ 88,043
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
9 sales · Mean £ 235,222
Detached
£ 264,500
6 sales · Mean £ 259,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS25 1BF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Garforth Academy
Strawberry Fields Primary School
Ninelands Primary School
Kippax North Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Budgens0.8 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Cooplands (Garforth)1.0 km
- Garforth Mini Market0.8 km
- Jeeva Services0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Crusader0.9 km
- Gaping Goose0.4 km
- Garforth Working Mens Club Committee0.8 km
- Jigger And Jar1.0 km
- The Bird In Hand0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- 450 Degrees0.8 km
- Baraka Express (Garforth Library)0.6 km
- Garforth Spice1.0 km
- The Bar With No Name0.8 km
- Cielo0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Garforth Canton Flavour1.0 km
- Super Dragon0.6 km
- Taste Of China0.7 km
- Valentinos Pizza1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn (Garforth)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garforth Station1.3 km
- East Garforth1.9 km
- Micklefield4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lidgett Lane0.1 km
- Scholars Gate0.1 km
- Scholars Gate0.1 km
- Garforth Academy0.1 km
- Garforth Academy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS251BF · Data under Open Government Licence