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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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Swarcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £600,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swarcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£173,500
Detached5£250,000
Flats1£117,000
Semi-Detached24£195,000

10 years median price trend in Swarcliffe

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

All postcodes in Swarcliffe

LS145AZ

Brayton Approach

LS145BN

Stanks Drive

LS145DW

Sherburn Road

LS145HB

Brayton Garth

LS145LB

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145LT

Ash Tree Grove

LS145PD

Stanks Lane South

LS145ED

Stanks Drive

LS145JF

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145LU

Whinmoor Way

LS145NS

Stanks Drive

LS145PA

Stanks Garth

LS145QS

Pennwell Green

LS145AW

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145AD

Sledmere Lane

LS145EW

Whinmoor Way

LS145DT

Sledmere Garth

LS145EF

Langbar Green

LS145LE

Swarcliffe Road

LS145QU

St Mathew Way

LS158SR

Barwick Road

LS145LJ

Eastwood Gardens

LS145BL

Stanks Lane North

LS145DS

Sledmere Green

LS145JW

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145LR

Ash Tree Approach

LS145QP

Ainsley Mews

LS145AN

Southwood Gate

LS145BU

Farndale Gardens

LS145QT

St Gabriel Court

LS145FN

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145AP

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145DA

Farndale Garth

LS145JN

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145PR

Stanks Grove

LS145EA

Stanks Drive

LS145HL

Swardale Green

LS145JY

Mill Green Garth

LS145LD

Swarcliffe Bank

LS145LS

Stanks Gardens

LS145NU

Stanks Drive

LS145PT

Stanks Drive

LS145QE

Stanks Drive

LS145QQ

Fawdon Place

LS145LL

Ash Tree Gardens

LS145EB

Langbar Close

LS145HR

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145JB

Eastwood Crescent

LS145NF

Ash Tree Bank

LS145NG

Ash Tree Walk

LS145QN

Ainsley View

LS145GA

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145EY

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145FZ

Pendas Avenue

LS145JP

Mill Green Close

LS145NX

Pennwell Gate

LS145PP

Stanks Avenue

LS158SE

Barwick Road

LS145DP

Sledmere Croft

LS145BA

Brayton Walk

LS145FD

Whinmoor Way

LS145LF

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145NH

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145NR

Pennwell Lawn

LS145NT

Pennwell Dean

LS145AU

Brayton Close

LS145ER

Langbar Road

LS145LP

Ash Tree Approach

LS154NA

York Road

LS145HE

Swarcliffe Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.