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Garforth, United Kingdom
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Garforth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,838. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 14,838 |
| Population Density | 64 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.7917°, -1.3807° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,086 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,629 |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
About Garforth
Garforth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,838. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Garforth vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Garforth vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,629 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,350 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 41.8% |
| Public Transit | 8.4% |
| Work from Home | 33.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $307,740 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,166 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.4% |
| Housing Units | 5,935 |
Property Tax
Climate in Garforth
Garforth has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 231.2 sq mi (598.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7917°N, 1.3807°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Garforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 53.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Total Area | 231.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 41.8% |
| Public Transit | 8.4% |
| Work from Home | 33.8% |
Schools in Garforth
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax North Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ninelands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Garforth Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Micklefield Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| East Garforth Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Strawberry Fields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Garforth
39 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Wales | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Wales (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Cymru (128k) | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| Rotherham Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Radio Wales | contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| broradio | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Past Perfect Radio | 20s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Camarthenshire | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| Heart West Wales | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 | |
| North Derbyshire Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sheffield Live! | community radio, sheffield | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mondo Radio | community radio, variety | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dragon Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Garforth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Museum | ||||
| Cannon Hall | ||||
| Castleford Forum Museum | ||||
| Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum | ||||
| Colton Medieval Village | ||||
| Cooper Art Gallery | ||||
| De Morgan Museum | ||||
| Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre | ||||
| Leeds City Museum | ||||
| Leeds Industrial Museum | ||||
| Leeds Museums Discovery Centre | ||||
| M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time | ||||
| Mental Health Muesum | ||||
| Middleton Railway Museum | ||||
| Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop | ||||
| Pontefract Museum | ||||
| Royal Armouries | ||||
| Temple Newsam House | ||||
| Thackray Medical Museum | ||||
| The Royal Pump Room Museum | ||||
| Tudor Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Wagon Hoist Mini Musem | ||||
| Wakefield Museum | ||||
| West Yorkshire History Centre | ||||
| Yorkshire Cricket Museum |
Libraries in Garforth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley leeds council office | 0.0 | |||||
| Armley One Stop Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Askern Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beeston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belle Isle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belle Isle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilton and Woodfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boston Spa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bramley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brotherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castleford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapel Allerton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapel Allerton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapeltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapeltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Compton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Compton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Copmanthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossgates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cudworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewsbury Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dodworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edward Boyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Featherstone Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Garforth Library & One Stop Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildersome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harrogate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Health Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holt Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holt Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunslet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kippax Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knaresborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laidlaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Conservatoire Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeds Conservatoire Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library@The Lightbox | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapplewell and Staincross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Methely Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Middleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moor Allerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Normanton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontefract Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poppleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Royston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Scholes library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seacroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seacroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shadwell Independent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Elmsall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James's Hospital Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Starbeck Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tadcaster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The British Library Document Supply Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Leeds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Leeds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valley Gardens Pop Up Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wakefield One | 0.0 | |||||
| Walton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wetherby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whinmoor Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Garforth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Markets | |||||
| Castleford Market Hall | |||||
| Dewsbury Market | |||||
| Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor) | |||||
| Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor) | |||||
| Meat And Fish Market | |||||
| Morley Market | |||||
| Ossett Market Place | |||||
| Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market | |||||
| Pontefract Market Hall | |||||
| Pontefract Outdoor Market | |||||
| South Elmsall Market |
Hotels in Garforth
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Garforth
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Garforth
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Garforth
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Garforth
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Garforth
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Garforth
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Garforth
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Garforth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthology Brewing Company | ||||
| Anthology Brewing Company | ||||
| Arthington Brewery (area) | ||||
| Arthington Brewery (area) | ||||
| Bosun's Brewery | ||||
| Chin Chin Brewing Company | ||||
| Crooked Brewery | ||||
| Daleside Brewery | ||||
| DMC Brewery | ||||
| DMC Brewery | ||||
| Frisky Bear Brewing Co | ||||
| Frisky Bear Brewing Co | ||||
| Harrogate Brewing Company | ||||
| HB Clark And Co Ltd | ||||
| Hilltop Brewery Tap | ||||
| Horbury Ales | ||||
| Jolly Boys' Brewery | ||||
| Kirkstall Brewery | ||||
| Leeds Brewery | ||||
| Leeds Brewery | ||||
| Legitimate Industries | ||||
| Legitimate Industries | ||||
| Luddite Brewing Co | ||||
| Meanwood Brewery | ||||
| Meanwood Brewery | ||||
| Morton Collins Brewing Co | ||||
| Nailmaker Brewing | ||||
| Northern Monk - Sydenham Road | ||||
| Northern Monk Refectory LDS | ||||
| Northern Monk Refectory LDS | ||||
| Ossett Brewery | ||||
| Pig Love Brewery | ||||
| Pig Love Brewery | ||||
| Ridgeside Brewery | ||||
| Roosters | ||||
| Rudgate Brewery | ||||
| Springwell - North Brewing Co | ||||
| Springwell - North Brewing Co | ||||
| Tarn 51 | ||||
| Tartarus Beers | ||||
| The Old Flax Store | ||||
| Thomas Fawcett | ||||
| Tigertops Brewery | ||||
| Turning Point Brew Co | ||||
| Wetherby Brew Co | ||||
| Wilde Child Brewing Co | ||||
| Wilde Child Brewing Co | ||||
| Yorkshire Heart |
Stadiums & Teams in Garforth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Garforth
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Moor Aero Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Garforth
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Garforth Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Garforth
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AshField Medical Clinic | ||
| BUPA | ||
| Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Leeds Private Trichology Clinic | ||
| Maywa Clinic | ||
| St George's Medical Centre | ||
| The Whitehall Clinic | ||
| Woodsley Road Health Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Garforth
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Garforth Evangelical Church | |
| Methodist Church | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Mary's | |
| St. Benedicts |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Garforth?
Garforth has a population of 14,838 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 231.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Garforth expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,629, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $307,740 (9% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,166 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Garforth?
Garforth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Garforth?
The unemployment rate in Garforth is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $897. There are 1,350 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Garforth?
The median home value in Garforth is $307,740. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,166. The homeownership rate is 57.6%.
How are the schools in Garforth?
34.7% of adults in Garforth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Garforth?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Garforth is 7% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 14.6% Asian. 89.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.