Welcome to Swillington
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Swillington is a village and civil parish near Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough. It is situated 5 miles (8 km) east from Leeds city centre, north of the River Aire, and is surrounded by streams including Fleakingley Beck. In 2001, Swillington had a population of about 3,530, reducing to 3,381 at the 2011 Census.The village forms part of the Garforth and Swillington ward of Leeds City Council and was a coal mining village until the closure of Primrose Hill pit. A housing estate now sits on the site of the colliery. The village is close to St Aidan's nature reserve, and the Leeds Country Way which passes through the village. The population of Swillington decreased to 3,088 in 2011.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,044 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
3,515 (2021) |
Density |
337 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.1 |
Ward |
Garforth and Swillington |
District |
Leeds |
Postcodes |
LS15, LS25, LS26 |
ONS ID |
E04000209 |
Council
Contact details for Swillington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Swillington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Swillington Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Swillington Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Swillington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Swillington Parish.