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Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes Population

5,631

Population density

331.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,879

86.65%

Indian

206

3.66%

Other White

115

2.04%

Irish

1.44%

Pakistani

1.12%

Total population: 5,631

Economics

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

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

2.25%

Other forms of private rent

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£520,000	£278,800	£365,000	£790,000	£988,000
Flats	4	£547,600	£459,250	£516,250	£566,400	£593,280
Semi-Detached	23	£295,000	£201,000	£269,250	£381,000	£451,200
Terraced	9	£300,000	£152,800	£263,000	£360,000	£449,000

10 years median price trend in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

All postcodes in Scarcroft, Shadwell & Scholes

LS143DL

Intake Lane

LS143HF

Carr Lane

LS178HU

Gateland Drive

LS178JF

Main Street

LS143AD

York Road

LS154AL

Rakehill Road

LS154BY

Station Road

LS178JW

Ash Hill Gardens

LS179JJ

Scarcroft View

LS178GA

Beechwood Close

LS154AN

The Approach

LS143AS

Wetherby Road

LS143FQ

Harewood

LS154BT

Station Road

LS143FR

Harewood

Data Sources

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

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