LS25 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westbourne Avenue, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS25 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00057457 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTBOURNE AVENUE, LS25 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBOURNE AVENUE, LS25 1BU.
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 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £224k 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 1BU. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 224,750
6 sales · Mean £ 224,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS25 1BU has low crime rates — 39 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- Budgens0.8 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Cooplands (Garforth)0.9 km
- Garforth Mini Market0.8 km
- Jeeva Services0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Miller And Carter0.6 km
- Newmarket Inn0.9 km
- Gaping Goose0.3 km
- Garforth Working Mens Club Committee0.4 km
- Jigger And Jar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- 450 Degrees0.8 km
- Baraka Express (Garforth Library)0.7 km
- Garforth Spice0.9 km
- The Bar With No Name0.8 km
- Cielo0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Garforth Canton Flavour0.9 km
- Shake It Up0.9 km
- Taste Of China0.6 km
- Valentinos Pizza0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn (Garforth)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garforth Station1.3 km
- East Garforth2.3 km
- Cross Gates3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ringway Westbourne Ave0.1 km
- Ringway Westbourne Ave0.1 km
- Kingsway Westbourne Drive0.1 km
- Alandale Crescent Kingsway0.1 km
- Kingsway Westbourne Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS251BU · Data under Open Government Licence