Summerhill Grove is in Garforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS25 1AY is located in the Garforth & Swillington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summerhill Grove, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS25 1AX, LS25 1BE, LS25 1AU, LS25 1ED, LS25 1AZ, LS25 1DN, LS25 1DT, LS25 1BP, LS25 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS25 1AY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 56.3% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 43.7% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 31.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 44.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 45.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 35.4% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 17.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 26.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerhill Grove was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerhill Grove has the 44th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 645th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Summerhill Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-12-05 | £233,916 |
| 9 Summerhill Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2025-03-17 | £266,140 |
| 5 Summerhill Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-09-26 | £232,336 |
| 5 Summerhill Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2022-08-15 | £225,787 |
| 2 Summerhill Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2021-08-13 | £193,971 |
LS25 1AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS25 1AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth Barley Hill Infant School Barley Road , Garforth LS25 1DX | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Garforth Junior School Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LL | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strawberry Fields Primary School Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LL | - not rated | 358 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strawberry Fields Primary School Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LL | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garforth Parochial CofE Junior School Church Lane , Garforth LS25 1HB | - not rated | 548 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | - not rated | 649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garforth Community College Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | - not rated | 649 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Community High School Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Community College Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smeaton Middle School Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Manston CofE Middle School Sandbed Lane , LS15 8JH | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Middle School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | - not rated | 4,593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Gates Middle School Poole Crescent , LS15 7NB | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Middle School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraka Express (Garforth Library) | Lidgett Lane, Garforth | 463 yd | |
| Cielo | Garforth Library And One Stop Shop, Lidgett Lane | 463 yd | |
| The Briggate | 37 Main Street, Garforth | 464 yd | |
| 450 Degrees | 11A Main Street, Garforth | 464 yd | |
| La Bella Vita | 17 Main Street, Garforth | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth Working Mens Club Committee | 55 Barleyhill Road, Garforth | 123 yd | |
| Gaping Goose | 41 Selby Road, Garforth | 609 yd | |
| Jigger And Jar | D And C Events Ltd, 40 Main Street | 618 yd | |
| Newmarket | 71 Main Street, Garforth | 625 yd | |
| Newmarket Inn | 71 Main Street, Garforth | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 54A Barleyhill Road, Garforth | 314 yd | |
| China Town | 13 Main Street, Garforth | 464 yd | |
| Good Food Store | 4B Main Street, Garforth | 511 yd | |
| Central Fisheries | 69 Main Street, Garforth | 556 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42 Main Street, Garforth | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 1 - 5 Main Street, Garforth | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | Aberford Road, Garforth | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barleyhill Park FARFIELD COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 271 yd |
| Garforth Academy LIDGETT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Garforth Cricket Club CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| St Benedict'S Catholic Primary School Garforth STATION FIELDS | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| You Fit (Leeds) WAKEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.