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Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

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About

Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes form a primarily residential area on the northeastern fringe of Leeds, bordering the North Yorkshire countryside. The settlements are characterised by spacious housing, village greens, and local amenities centred around traditional pubs and independent shops. The area maintains a distinct separation from the urban core, with open fields and agricultural land defining its outer edges.

The landscape is gently rolling, with the area situated on higher ground offering views towards the city. A notable feature is the preserved Scarcroft Allotments, one of the oldest and largest such sites in the region, reflecting a long-standing local horticultural tradition. The Parish Church of St. Peter in Shadwell, with its historic tower, serves as a focal point within the conservation area.

Area overview

On average Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes is £59,714 per year. There are 2 schools in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes is home to around 5,631 people, with a population density of about 331.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes Population
5,631
Population density
331.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.23(-60%)
Burglary
5.33(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.15(-63%)
Public order
3.91(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.55(-58%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,879
86.65%
Indian
206
3.66%
Other White
115
2.04%
Irish
81
1.44%
Pakistani
63
1.12%
Total population: 5,631

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,052
44.25%
Level 3 (A level)
654
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
597
12.87%
No qualifications
578
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 4,637

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,174
49.91%
Owns with a mortgage
909
38.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
164
6.97%
Social rents from council
53
2.25%
Other forms of private rent
25
1.06%
Total households: 2,352

Property prices in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£520,000
Flats4£547,600
Semi-Detached23£295,000
Terraced9£300,000

10 years median price trend in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes.

All postcodes in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

LS154BQ

Oaklea Road

LS143FL

Newman Drive

LS143GA

Tennant Square

LS154BD

Station Gardens

LS178JH

Hobberley Lane

LS178HT

Colliers Lane

LS178LJ

Ludolf Drive

LS178LL

Avon Close

LS154DG

Main Street

LS154LX

Taylor Lane

LS178AN

Spencer Court

LS143DW

Skeltons Lane

LS154BZ

Scholes Lodge Lane

LS143AY

Green View

LS143HL

Woodlands Gardens

LS154BE

Elmete Croft

LS154DA

Leeds Road

LS178HL

Main Street

LS142HW

Hazel Avenue

LS143FU

Newman Drive

LS154AF

Lyndhurst View

LS178FX

Chapel View

LS154DW

Grange Court

LS143BF

Castle Court

LS143DN

Sandhills

LS143DR

Carr Lane

LS154DP

Main Street

LS154DQ

Main Street

LS178FT

Gateland Lane

LS178HH

Main Street

LS178LP

Colliers Lane

LS143FZ

Newman Drive

LS143JH

The Firs

LS154BS

Milton Drive

LS178LG

Bay Horse Lane

LS178FY

Chapel Fold

LS178LX

Hobberley Lane

LS154AY

Rakehill Road

LS154DE

Leeds Road

LS154DF

Leeds Road

LS154HS

Leeds Road

LS178JQ

Hobberley Lane

LS143JN

Fern Croft

LS143BW

Manor Park

LS154AD

Belle Vue Avenue

LS154AS

The Avenue

LS154BJ

Station Road

LS178HZ

Hastings Court

LS178LA

Main Street

LS178WE

Cricketers Fold

LS143HG

Carr Lane

LS154AQ

Lyndhurst Close

LS154AR

Arthursdale Drive

LS154DR

Main Street

LS178JA

Main Street

LS154AA

Belle Vue Road

LS143BS

Syke Green

LS154BB

Oak Park Gardens

LS154DD

Leeds Road

LS154AG

Belle Vue Avenue

LS178FZ

Hyrst View

LS178JE

Manor Court

LS178JS

Ash Hill Garth

LS179PF

Tarn Lane

LS143AR

Thorner Lane

LS178LS

Whinmoor Lane

LS178NN

Ring Road

LS143JE

Heather Vale

LS154NE

Scholes Lane

LS178HB

Holywell Lane

LS154AB

Belle Vue Road

LS154AT

Nook Gardens

LS154BX

Green Court

LS178HE

Blind Lane

LS143JS

Lammas Court

LS143DQ

Avondale Villas

LS143HZ

Bracken Park

LS178JR

Ash Hill Drive

LS143BR

Wetherby Road

LS154BN

Station Road

LS154BP

Lyndhurst Road

LS178LN

Gateland Lane

LS143BN

Larchwood

LS143HD

Carr Lane

LS178HG

Holywell View

LS143HU

Heather Gardens

LS178LU

Whinmoor Lane

LS143DP

Sandhills

LS154AE

Belle Vue Avenue

LS154AJ

Rakehill Road

LS154AP

Arthursdale Close

LS179HZ

Blackmoor

LS143DF

Sandhills

LS143DG

Germaine Terrace

LS154DN

Main Street

LS154DJ

Main Street

LS154LY

Taylor Lane

LS178EY

Holywell Lane

LS178JD

Main Street

LS178LW

Gateland Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.