Town Pop. 3,316

Living in Swillington: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swillington is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Swillington most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the LS26 postcode district, Swillington scores lowest. Broadband (95) also clears 80/100. That puts Swillington in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LS26 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Swillington scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
187.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 343 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 38 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
other 109 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Selby Road 91 crimes
  2. 2 Scott Close 42 crimes
  3. 3 Glencoe Gardens 35 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
69
Green Space 59
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
36
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Swillington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsSt James's Hospital A&E4.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital4.6 mi
Pinderfields Hospital5.5 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryOulton Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,461 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.8%Student3.3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.1%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
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

Transport
56
Woodlesford 1.3 mi
Garforth 2.5 mi
East Garforth 2.6 mi
J46 M1 1.3 mi
J45 M1 1.8 mi
J46 M1 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £242,500 22
Semi-detached £238,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£182k £200k £220k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kippax 63 1.9 mi away ⇄
Allerton Bywater 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mickletown 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Garforth 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rothwell (Leeds) 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Methley 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Leeds) 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lofthouse and Robin Hood 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Scholes (Leeds) 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barwick in Elmet 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swillington a nice place to live?

Swillington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swillington is 53/100, 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 Swillington?

Swillington has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 622 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swillington?

Among the top-rated schools in Swillington is Swillington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swillington in total.

What are house prices like in Swillington?

The current median house price in Swillington is £242,500, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £238,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Swillington in context

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Postcode districts in Swillington

LS26 54 ⇄

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