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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

LS143BP

Hellwood Lane

LS143HW

Woodlands Row

LS143JQ

Bay Horse Lane

LS154DH

Main Street

LS154DL

Main Street

LS154DT

Crosland Mews

LS178HP

Old Brandon Lane

LS178HR

Gateland Lane

LS178LR

Colliers Lane

LS143FT

Harewood

LS143HN

Manor Cottage Mews

LS154NQ

Nook Road

LS179JN

Bay Horse Lane

LS178HN

Main Street

LS178JB

Main Street

LS143DD

Westfield Lane

LS143DJ

Sandhill Villas

LS143HE

Carr Lane

LS143HP

Eversley View

LS143HR

Wetherby Road

LS143HT

Ling Lane

LS154BL

Elmete Avenue

LS178JJ

Hobberley Lane

LS178JP

Ash Hill Drive

LS178HA

Holywell Lane

LS178HQ

Main Street

LS178LD

Crofton Terrace

LS142HL

Maple Way

LS143JJ

Fern Way

LS143DE

Sandhills

LS178WD

Cricketers View

LS179BF

Tarn Lane

LS141FU

Sark Court

LS143JL

Fern Chase

LS154TA

York Road

LS178JN

Ash Hill Lane

LS178LE

Crofton Rise

LS143JP

Woodlands Close

LS154BG

Belle Vue Estate

LS141FT

Mosedale Drive

LS143FW

Harewood

LS143FX

Harewood

LS143LD

The Meadow

LS178EU

Main Street

LS143GB

Tennant Square

LS154AH

Belle Vue Avenue

LS154DS

Morwick Grove

LS154NF

York Road

LS178HS

Gateland Lane

LS154AW

Arthursdale Grange

LS154FA

Elmete Avenue

LS178LH

Main Street

LS143FE

Harewood

LS143FN

Newman Drive

LS154AX

Nook Road

LS141FW

Hindwell Grove

LS178HF

Brandon View

LS178HJ

Avon Court

LS142SA

Coal Road

LS154DB

Leeds Road

LS154LZ

Barnbow Lane

LS143HQ

Bay Horse Lane

LS154BH

Station Road

LS154JJ

Rakehill Road

LS178JZ

Strickland Crescent

LS154BR

Lyndhurst Crescent

LS178JG

Main Street

LS178JL

Charville Gardens

LS178LY

Wetherby Road

LS143HX

Ling Lane

LS154BW

Lynnfield Gardens

LS154FD

Orchard Green

LS178SL

Bay Horse Lane

LS143AA

Morwick Terrace

LS154NH

York Road

LS154HT

Shaws Lane

LS178JT

Ash Hill Drive

LS178LQ

Bay Horse Lane

LS143HH

Wetherby Road

LS143JG

The Glade

LS154BU

Station Road

LS143FB

Thorner Lane

LS143HJ

Wetherby Road

LS178HD

Church Farm Garth

LS154AU

Nook Road

LS178LF

Bay Horse Lane

LS142HP

Hornbeam Way

LS143HS

Wetherby Road

LS178HW

Old Brandon Lane

LS178JU

Strickland Avenue

LS178JY

Strickland Close

LS143BJ

Greenway

LS143HY

Ling Lane

LS154NG

Stockheld Lane

LS154PJ

Barley Grange

LS178HX

Back Holywell Lane

LS178JX

Strickland Avenue

LS178LB

Main Street

LS178LT

Winn Moor Lane

LS143FP

Harewood

Data Sources

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