Town Pop. 15,107

Living in Garforth: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Garforth is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That is the highest score of the 7 places in the LS25 postcode district.

No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The LS25 district averages 58/100, putting Garforth 6 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 12 points above the LS25 district's 54/100. For the surrounding area, see LS25 postcode district.

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Garforth scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 575 crimes

↑ 14% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 173 crimes

↓ 24% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 96 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 94 crimes

↑ 77% above national average

Public order 85 crimes

↓ 14% below national average

other 273 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Selby Road 91 crimes
2 Main Street 49 crimes
3 Parking Area 49 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³

Green Space 68

Parks Ample 8

Sports Pitches Ample 27

Allotments Ample 5

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Adequate 3

Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools

7 schools in area · 15 within 4km

1Outstanding4Good2Ungraded

Green Lane Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
East Garforth Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Kippax North Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Ninelands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Garforth AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Ungraded
Strawberry Fields Primary SchoolPrimary
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSt James's Hospital A&E4.8 mi

St. James's University Hospital4.8 mi

Leeds General Infirmary6 mi

Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks67.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%

2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,324 patients per GP

6dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%

available across Leeds

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 336 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.2%Student3.5%Other inactive6.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary22.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership80.7%

Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Leeds · 2026-27

A £1,523

B £1,776

C £2,030

D £2,284

E £2,792

F £3,299

G £3,807

H £4,568

Energy Yorkshire region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Yorkshire Water

Average bill regional £437/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Garforth 0.4 mi

East Garforth 0.4 mi

Micklefield 2.3 mi

J47 M1 1.2 mi

J46 M1 1.4 mi

J47 M1 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 13

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10

Retail Shopping Ample 31

Takeaways Ample 15

Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£285,000	101
Detached	£405,000	21
Semi-detached	£275,000	61
Terraced	£203,500	18

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Garforth a nice place to live?

Garforth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Garforth is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Garforth?

Garforth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 1,296 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Garforth?

Among the top-rated schools in Garforth are Green Lane Primary Academy, East Garforth Primary Academy and Kippax North Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Garforth in total.

What are house prices like in Garforth?

The current median house price in Garforth is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £275,000, terraced £203,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%. There were 101 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Garforth in context

See where Garforth ranks among the best places to live in West Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Garforth

LS25 58 ⇄

LS26 54 ⇄

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