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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.

All postcodes in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

LS143JG

The Glade

LS143DR

Carr Lane

LS178HG

Holywell View

LS143FN

Newman Drive

LS154DR

Main Street

LS179BF

Tarn Lane

LS141FT

Mosedale Drive

LS143JJ

Fern Way

LS143FT

Harewood

LS178NN

Ring Road

LS178HS

Gateland Lane

LS154DW

Grange Court

LS178HW

Old Brandon Lane

LS154NG

Stockheld Lane

LS154AJ

Rakehill Road

LS143AD

York Road

LS154PJ

Barley Grange

LS178HJ

Avon Court

LS178JW

Ash Hill Gardens

LS178EY

Holywell Lane

LS178HP

Old Brandon Lane

LS143BJ

Greenway

LS178JP

Ash Hill Drive

LS178LB

Main Street

LS178LU

Whinmoor Lane

LS154HT

Shaws Lane

LS178HB

Holywell Lane

LS154AS

The Avenue

LS178LA

Main Street

LS143HP

Eversley View

LS154DD

Leeds Road

LS143HW

Woodlands Row

LS178JX

Strickland Avenue

LS143HE

Carr Lane

LS178JH

Hobberley Lane

LS154DT

Crosland Mews

LS143FZ

Newman Drive

LS143FE

Scarcroft Crescent

LS143DW

Skeltons Lane

LS143HN

Manor Cottage Mews

LS178LE

Crofton Rise

LS154AR

Arthursdale Drive

LS154AY

Rakehill Road

LS154AW

Arthursdale Grange

LS154AG

Belle Vue Avenue

LS154BZ

Scholes Lodge Lane

LS178JF

Main Street

LS154DS

Morwick Grove

LS143DG

Germaine Terrace

LS179PF

Tarn Lane

LS143LD

The Meadow

LS178JE

Manor Court

LS143BW

Manor Park

LS143HT

Ling Lane

LS143GB

Tennant Square

LS154AT

Nook Gardens

LS143FX

Harewood

LS143HR

Wetherby Road

LS154BY

Station Road

LS178HN

Main Street

LS178LD

Crofton Terrace

LS143FR

Harewood

LS154BX

Green Court

LS178HU

Gateland Drive

LS178JA

Main Street

LS154AQ

Lyndhurst Close

LS178LW

Gateland Lane

LS143FP

Harewood

LS178EU

Main Street

LS143DD

Westfield Lane

LS154BQ

Oaklea Road

LS154DL

Main Street

LS143DF

Sandhills

LS178LJ

Ludolf Drive

LS143HS

Wetherby Road

LS143FB

Thorner Lane

LS178LX

Hobberley Lane

LS178JL

Charville Gardens

LS154DG

Main Street

LS178JU

Strickland Avenue

LS154BN

Station Road

LS154AU

Nook Road

LS143BF

Castle Court

LS143DN

Sandhills

LS143JL

Fern Chase

LS154DF

Leeds Road

LS178LR

Colliers Lane

LS178HL

Main Street

LS154DA

Leeds Road

LS142HW

Hazel Avenue

LS143AA

Morwick Terrace

LS154BW

Lynnfield Gardens

LS154BL

Elmete Avenue

LS178LQ

Bay Horse Lane

LS143HL

Woodlands Gardens

LS154AL

Rakehill Road

LS143AS

Wetherby Road

LS178HF

Brandon View

LS143FL

Newman Drive

LS143DJ

Sandhill Villas

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.