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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
18.65(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.97(-65%)
Burglary
4.62(-9%)
Public order
3.55(-60%)
Other theft
3.2(-52%)
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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £377,250 in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £2,100,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached35£600,000£3,824
Flats2£375,000£4,862
Semi-Detached25£276,000£3,354
Terraced6£315,000£3,813

10 years median price trend in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

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

Frequently asked questions about Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

Is Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes safe?

Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes?

The median sale price in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes is £377,250 (about £3,630 per square metre) based on 68 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes?

Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes?

Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes sits around rank 27,457 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes?

The average household income in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes is around £59,714 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

LS178JR

Ash Hill Drive

LS178HQ

Main Street

LS143JP

Woodlands Close

LS154DQ

Main Street

LS178HX

Back Holywell Lane

LS178JQ

Hobberley Lane

LS154BD

Station Gardens

LS141FU

Sark Court

LS154BS

Milton Drive

LS143JQ

Bay Horse Lane

LS178WD

Cricketers View

LS178SL

Bay Horse Lane

LS178HH

Main Street

LS142SA

Coal Road

LS154BB

Oak Park Gardens

LS179JJ

Scarcroft View

LS154LZ

Barnbow Lane

LS154BR

Lyndhurst Crescent

LS178LN

Gateland Lane

LS179HZ

Blackmoor

LS178JZ

Strickland Crescent

LS143AY

Green View

LS143BR

Wetherby Road

LS178JT

Ash Hill Drive

LS178JG

Main Street

LS178LL

Avon Close

LS178LS

Whinmoor Lane

LS154HS

Leeds Road

LS154DP

Main Street

LS143HH

Wetherby Road

LS178HE

Blind Lane

LS178LG

Bay Horse Lane

LS143FU

Newman Drive

LS143DL

Intake Lane

LS143JH

The Firs

LS154BH

Station Road

LS154DB

Leeds Road

LS154BU

Station Road

LS143HY

Ling Lane

LS143GA

Tennant Square

LS143HF

Carr Lane

LS142HL

Maple Way

LS143JN

Fern Croft

LS154LY

Taylor Lane

LS154NH

York Road

LS154TA

York Road

LS178JN

Ash Hill Lane

LS178WE

Cricketers Fold

LS143BP

Hellwood Lane

LS143FW

Harewood

LS143HG

Carr Lane

LS178LT

Winn Moor Lane

LS143DE

Sandhills

LS143HD

Carr Lane

LS154NQ

Nook Road

LS178LP

Colliers Lane

LS179JN

Bay Horse Lane

LS142HP

Hornbeam Way

LS143BS

Syke Green

LS178HA

Holywell Lane

LS143DQ

Avondale Villas

LS178JJ

Hobberley Lane

LS154FD

Orchard Green

LS154DH

Main Street

LS178FT

Gateland Lane

LS154BP

Lyndhurst Road

LS178HZ

Hastings Court

LS143JS

Lammas Court

LS178LF

Bay Horse Lane

LS143FQ

Harewood

LS154AF

Lyndhurst View

LS154AA

Belle Vue Road

LS154AH

Belle Vue Avenue

LS154AB

Belle Vue Road

LS178LH

Main Street

LS143HQ

Bay Horse Lane

LS143HX

Ling Lane

LS154NE

Scholes Lane

LS143BN

Larchwood

LS178FY

Chapel Fold

LS154AE

Belle Vue Avenue

LS178JS

Ash Hill Garth

LS154AN

The Approach

LS154BE

Elmete Croft

LS154BG

Belle Vue Estate

LS154BJ

Station Road

LS143HU

Heather Gardens

LS178FZ

Hyrst View

LS154NF

York Road

LS178JY

Strickland Close

LS141FW

Hindwell Grove

LS178LY

Wetherby Road

LS178HR

Gateland Lane

LS143HJ

Wetherby Road

LS154AD

Belle Vue Avenue

LS154FA

Elmete Avenue

LS143AR

Thorner Lane

LS178AN

Spencer Court

LS154DE

Leeds Road

LS178JB

Main Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.