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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

LS154BT

Station Road

LS178FX

Chapel View

LS154DN

Main Street

LS154LX

Taylor Lane

LS178GA

Beechwood Close

LS154JJ

Rakehill Road

LS154AP

Arthursdale Close

LS178HT

Colliers Lane

LS154DJ

Main Street

LS143HZ

Bracken Park

LS178JD

Main Street

LS143DP

Sandhills

LS154AX

Nook Road

LS143JE

Heather Vale

LS178HD

Church Farm Garth

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.