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About

Swarcliffe is a residential suburb situated in east Leeds, bound by the A64 to the north and Whinmoor to the south. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes, alongside several low-rise apartment blocks and local shopping parades. Its layout includes numerous green spaces and tree-lined streets, with Swarcliffe Park providing a central recreational area for the community.

The area is served by several local schools and community centres, which form hubs for local activities. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Swarcliffe Hall, a 19th-century manor house set within its own grounds, which contrasts with the surrounding modern development. Public transport connections link the area to Leeds city centre and neighbouring suburbs, supporting its primarily residential function.

Area overview

On average Swarcliffe has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swarcliffe is £38,728 per year. There are 2 schools in Swarcliffe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swarcliffe is home to around 7,266 people, with a population density of about 3,655.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swarcliffe Population
7,266
Population density
3,655.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.8(+65%)
Shoplifting
27.39(+213%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.63(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.84(-17%)
Public order
11.01(+25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,370
87.63%
Other White
185
2.55%
African
175
2.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
135
1.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
101
1.39%
Total population: 7,269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,455
26.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,037
18.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
882
16.15%
Level 3 (A level)
869
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
741
13.57%
Total 16+ residents: 5,460

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
981
31.84%
Owns with a mortgage
848
27.52%
Owns outright
563
18.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
10.84%
Other social rented
283
9.19%
Total households: 3,081

Property prices in Swarcliffe

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Swarcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £266,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swarcliffe 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 Swarcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£250,000£2,697
Semi-Detached28£194,000£2,525
Terraced17£170,000£2,139

10 years median price trend in Swarcliffe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swarcliffe.

Frequently asked questions about Swarcliffe

Is Swarcliffe safe?

Swarcliffe records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Swarcliffe?

The median sale price in Swarcliffe is £185,000 (about £2,457 per square metre) based on 50 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swarcliffe?

Swarcliffe has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swarcliffe?

Swarcliffe scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swarcliffe sits around rank 4,167 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 Swarcliffe?

The average household income in Swarcliffe is around £38,728 per year, and 40% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Swarcliffe

LS145JD

Eastwood Garth

LS145HS

Eastwood Lane

LS145ER

Langbar Road

LS145GA

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145LQ

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145LP

Ash Tree Approach

LS145EA

Stanks Drive

LS145FQ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145DW

Sherburn Road

LS145EE

Stanks Drive

LS145DA

Farndale Garth

LS145HL

Swardale Green

LS145DP

Sledmere Croft

LS145NX

Pennwell Gate

LS145BU

Farndale Gardens

LS145FP

Pendas Crescent

LS145QQ

Fawdon Place

LS145AR

Southwood Road

LS145PH

Stanks Approach

LS145BF

Langbar Mews

LS145QA

Stanks Green

LS145AU

Brayton Close

LS145LZ

Brayton Green

LS145AW

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145BD

Whinmoor Way

LS145LT

Ash Tree Grove

LS145QT

St Gabriel Court

LS145AD

Sledmere Lane

LS145PZ

Stanks Drive

LS158SJ

Victoria Court

LS145GL

Elmet Way

LS145JF

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145JB

Eastwood Crescent

LS145NQ

Stanks Gardens

LS145BS

Sherburn Place

LS145AB

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145JU

Mill Green Road

LS145PY

Stanks Rise

LS145LX

Ash Tree View

LS145BQ

Farndale Terrace

LS145LA

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145AG

Southwood Road

LS145AE

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145PQ

Swarcliffe Drive East

LS145BZ

Farndale View

LS158SE

Barwick Road

LS145JP

Mill Green Close

LS145BY

Stanks Drive

LS145BP

Whinmoor Way

LS145NF

Ash Tree Bank

LS145DU

Sledmere Garth

LS145HN

Swardale Road

LS145BR

Farndale Approach

LS145HT

Eastwood Lane

LS145JX

Mill Green Place

LS145LL

Ash Tree Gardens

LS145HH

Eastwood Lane

LS145EL

Langbar Grove

LS145HD

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145BL

Stanks Lane North

LS145NU

Stanks Drive

LS145DY

Sledmere Square

LS145PN

Stanks Road

LS145LR

Ash Tree Approach

LS145NT

Pennwell Dean

LS145DR

Sledmere Lane

LS145AP

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145HQ

Eastwood Lane

LS145PJ

Stanks Way

LS145BB

Brayton Place

LS145PE

Stonehurst

LS145LU

Whinmoor Way

LS145BX

Farndale Approach

LS145QH

Eastwood Lane

LS145QE

Stanks Drive

LS145FZ

Pendas Avenue

LS145PX

Stanks Gardens

LS145AN

Southwood Gate

LS145QR

Fawdon Drive

LS145NS

Stanks Drive

LS145BT

Stanks Drive

LS145BA

Brayton Walk

LS145AZ

Brayton Approach

LS145LD

Swarcliffe Bank

LS145LS

Stanks Gardens

LS145FA

Red Kite Row

LS145NJ

Whinmoor Way

LS145LF

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145QB

Stanks Drive

LS145QD

Stanks Drive

LS145AL

Southwood Gate

LS145BW

Farndale Place

LS145BN

Stanks Drive

LS145NZ

Pennwell Garth

LS155LL

Laurel Terrace

LS145AT

Brayton Terrace

LS145HZ

Stanks Lane South

LS145HE

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145ET

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145QU

St Mathew Way

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.