Town Pop. 1,152

Living in Scarcroft: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scarcroft comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 3 scored places sharing the LS14 postcode district, Scarcroft ranks 2nd.

The LS14 district averages 60/100, putting Scarcroft 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 9 points above the LS14 district's 84/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (88). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS14 postcode district.

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Scarcroft scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 65 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirkfield Crescent 10 crimes
  2. 2 Blackmoor Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Green Way 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 52
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsSt. James's University Hospital4.6 mi
St James's Hospital A&E4.6 mi
Leeds General Infirmary5.5 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Street Lane Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,326 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.4%Retired30.4%Student3.6%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.5%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary11.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Cross Gates 4.3 mi
Garforth 5.8 mi
East Garforth 6.2 mi
J45 A1(M) 4.1 mi
J45 A1(M) 4.1 mi
J44 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Scarcroft in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Shadwell 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bardsey 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Scholes (Leeds) 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Leeds) 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barwick in Elmet 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Linton (Leeds) 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Boston Spa 59 4.8 mi away ⇄
Aberford 41 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scarcroft a nice place to live?

Scarcroft has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scarcroft is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Scarcroft?

Scarcroft is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 148 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Scarcroft in context

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Postcode districts in Scarcroft

LS14 60 ⇄
LS17 67 ⇄

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