Witham Way, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2JG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS25 2JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.4%	50.4%	3.0%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	52.6%	49.6%	-3.0%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LS25 2JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.7%	33%	7.3%	37.9%	-4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62.3%	56.1%	-6.2%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.3%	7%	-1.3%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	3%	3.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.6%

Health

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	53.5%	48.7%	-4.8%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	34.3%	35.7%	1.4%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	10.8%	11.9%	1.1%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.6%	10.1%	-3.5%	18.2%	-8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	11.8%	0.9%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.1%	14.2%	-6.9%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	5.6%	0.3%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.6%	19.4%	2.8%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	36.5%	7.4%	33.8%	2.7%
Other	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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)
Chinese	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	0.7%	1.0%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	3.7%	3.7%	0.8%	2.9%
White	97.4%	93.4%	-4.0%	81.4%	12.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	96.2%	94.3%	-1.9%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	1.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	94.6%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	2%	0.4%	1.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.6%	37.2%	10.4%
Christian	47.3%	46.2%	1.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Witham Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Witham Way was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Witham Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 121st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LS25 2JG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Witham Way are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Witham Way, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS25 2JG

Average Price
£333,589

Semi-Detached
£333,589

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Witham Way

Average Price
£326,770

Semi-Detached
£326,770

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Witham WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Witham Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-10-07	£325,000
6 Witham Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2022-02-18	£281,685
6 Witham Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-04-09	£281,185
32 Witham Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2018-11-29	£403,533
7 Witham Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2018-09-28	£356,869

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS25 2JG

Employment

LS25 2JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	127
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	20
Other	13
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	5
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ninelands Primary School Ninelands Lane , Garforth LS25 1NT	3out of 4	363 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Lane Primary Academy Ribblesdale Avenue , Garforth LS25 2JX	4out of 4	438 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Station Fields , Garforth LS25 1PS	4out of 4	987 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Garforth Primary Academy Aberford Road , East Garforth LS25 2HF	3out of 4	1,023 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Strawberry Fields Primary School Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LL	3out of 4	1,431 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ	4out of 4	1,366 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR	3out of 4	4,120 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA	- not rated	5,411 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Freshly Made Sandwich Bar And Cafe	42 Aberford Road, Garforth	888 yd
Garforth Garden Centre	Selby Road, Garforth	918 yd
Clip N Climb Garforth	Unit 2A1, East Side Retail Park	1,015 yd
Aagrah Restaurant	Aberford Road, Garforth	1,064 yd
Premier World Fitness	Part Premier House, Newhold Industrial Estate	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Podger	Ninelands Lane, Garforth	481 yd
The Crusader	Selby Road, Garforth	773 yd
The Bird In Hand	Springmead Drive, Garforth	877 yd
The Fly Line	Unit 7, East Side Retail Park	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hilltons Fish And Chips	9 Long Meadow Gate, Garforth		931 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	11 Long Meadow Gate, Garforth		931 yd
Lidl GB Ltd	Unit 1 East Side Retail Park, Aberford Road		1,049 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Green Lane Primary Academy GREEN LANE	grass pitches	323 yd
Garforth Parish Church Cricket Club GARFORTH PARISH CHURCH CRICKET CLUB GARFORTH PARISH CHURCH CRICKET CLUB GREEN LANE	grass pitches	334 yd
Garforth Leisure Centre NINELANDS LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	362 yd
Glebelands Rec OAKFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches	554 yd
Firth Fields Pos CAERNARVON AVENUE	grass pitches	736 yd
East Garforth Recreation Ground UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ASH LANE	grass pitches	997 yd
East Garforth Primary Academy ABERFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,046 yd
St Benedict'S Catholic Primary School Garforth STATION FIELDS	grass pitches	1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	82.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.