LS25 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS25 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00057457 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS25 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS25 1BS.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS25 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS25 1BS. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS25 1BS has low crime rates — 33 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 Services0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Miller And Carter0.8 km
- Newmarket Inn0.8 km
- Gaping Goose0.3 km
- Garforth Working Mens Club Committee0.3 km
- Jigger And Jar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- 450 Degrees0.6 km
- Baraka Express (Garforth Library)0.6 km
- Garforth Spice0.8 km
- The Bar With No Name0.7 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)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garforth Station1.2 km
- East Garforth2.2 km
- Cross Gates4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ringway Goosefield Rise0.1 km
- Kingsway Westbourne Drive0.1 km
- Kingsway Westbourne Drive0.1 km
- Alandale Road Kingsway0.1 km
- Alandale Road Kingsway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS251BS · Data under Open Government Licence