Shaw Close Garforth, Leeds
39 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS25), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 23025884.
25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 21). 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is East Garforth, about 1.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 69 to 73 m above sea level. 11 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Garforth Medical Centre, about 1.1 km away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (23); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (19); 1983-1990 (4); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (52% of about 1,540 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Stocks Blocks site, Ninelands Lane, Garforth: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (600 m)
- Grange Court, Church Gardens, Garforth: up to 58 homes, not permissioned (910 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS25 2HA | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| LS25 2AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 69 m and 73 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS25 2AN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| LS25 2HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | East Garforth 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.0 km |
| Garforth 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km | |
| Micklefield 220,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m, 23 within 800 m; nearest Garforth Fire Stn | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Castleford Bus Station | 6.7 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest Barley Hill Road, Garforth GeniePoint | 1.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 20.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Garforth Medical Centre | 1.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Cohens Chemist | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lidgett Lane (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Spire Methley Park Hospital | 5.7 km |
| Police station | Garforth Police Station | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | MFG - Garforth West, Garforth Cashzone | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 600 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Providence Pastures 3.1 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 39 |
11 of the street's 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m | No published inspection |
| Kippax North Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Garforth Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Strawberry Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kippax Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Garforth Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kippax Ash Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusader LS25 2BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Tesco LS25 2BX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Hilltons Fish And Chips LS25 2BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 2 Aug 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy LS25 2AR | Retailers - other | 460 m | Exempt | |
| Fairburn Convenience Store LS25 2AR | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Long Meadow Gate (15); On or near Long Meadow Court (4); On or near Shaw Close (4); On or near Hazelwood Avenue (4); On or near Bluebell Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cliffe House Avenue · Long Meadow Gate · Ninelands Lane · Ledston Avenue · Kirkby Avenue · The Lea · Long Meadow Court · Hazelwood Avenue · Long Meadows · Leabank Avenue · Bluebell Avenue · Harvest Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.