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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.

All postcodes in Swarcliffe

LS145FN

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145JN

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145PW

Stanks Gardens

LS145PG

Swarcliffe Green

LS145LB

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145HW

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145JR

Mill Green Close

LS145QG

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145HB

Brayton Garth

LS145QN

Ainsley View

LS158SR

Barwick Road

LS145PS

Stanks Cross

LS145PL

Stanks Parade

LS145LE

Swarcliffe Road

LS145LH

Stanks Lane North

LS145EJ

Langbar Approach

LS145BJ

Stanks Drive

LS145AS

Stanks Lane North

LS145HR

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145JA

Stanks Lane South

LS145EW

Whinmoor Way

LS145JE

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145PD

Stanks Lane South

LS145QS

Pennwell Green

LS145JG

Eastwood Gardens

LS145DS

Sledmere Green

LS145HU

Eastwood Drive

LS145LJ

Eastwood Gardens

LS145AJ

Southwood Crescent

LS145PB

Stanks Lane South

LS145HA

Brayton Green

LS145EP

Langbar Square

LS145EN

Langbar Place

LS158SP

Barwick Road

LS145PT

Stanks Drive

LS145FD

Whinmoor Way

LS145EG

Langbar View

LS145NG

Ash Tree Walk

LS145EF

Langbar Green

LS154NA

York Road

LS145ED

Stanks Drive

LS155LJ

Templar Lane

LS145PP

Stanks Avenue

LS145DT

Sledmere Garth

LS145EB

Langbar Close

LS145PU

Stanks Close

LS145QP

Ainsley Mews

LS145HF

Langbar Garth

LS145HJ

Swardale Green

LS145JZ

Swarcliffe Approach

LS145BH

Farndale Square

LS145NP

Whinmoor Way

LS145EY

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145FB

Sherburn Gardens

LS145NR

Pennwell Lawn

LS145LN

Stanks Lane South

LS145QL

Ainsley Court

LS145NH

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS145JY

Mill Green Garth

LS145DX

Sledmere Place

LS145AQ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145ES

Langbar Gardens

LS145LW

Woodland Villas

LS145PF

St Benedict Mews

LS145JW

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145HG

Eastwood Nook

LS145PA

Stanks Garth

LS145PR

Stanks Grove

LS145AF

Southwood Close

LS145EZ

Brayton Square

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.