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Living in Scholes (Leeds): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scholes (Leeds) is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Scholes (Leeds) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LS15 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 10 points above the LS15 district's 89/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see LS15 postcode district.

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Scholes (Leeds) scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 51 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Scholes Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Stockheld Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Scholes Lodge Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 9.108 · PM2.5 6.767 · PM10 11.441 µg/m³
71
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
42
3 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • John Smeaton AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Scholes (Elmet) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Grimes Dyke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsSt. James's University Hospital3.9 mi
St James's Hospital A&E3.9 mi
Leeds General Infirmary5.2 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,236 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.2%Student2.9%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership87.6%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
56
Cross Gates 1.9 mi
Garforth 2.9 mi
East Garforth 3.4 mi
J46 M1 2.1 mi
J47 M1 2.8 mi
J46 M1 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £347,000 21
Semi-detached £267,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£270k £296k £324k £351k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Barwick in Elmet 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shadwell 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Scarcroft 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Garforth 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Aberford 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bardsey 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Swillington 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kippax 63 4.6 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scholes (Leeds) a nice place to live?

Scholes (Leeds) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Scholes (Leeds) is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Scholes (Leeds)?

Scholes (Leeds) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scholes (Leeds)?

Among the top-rated schools in Scholes (Leeds) are John Smeaton Academy and Scholes (Elmet) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Scholes (Leeds) in total.

What are house prices like in Scholes (Leeds)?

The current median house price in Scholes (Leeds) is £347,000, around 22% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £267,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Scholes (Leeds) in context

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Postcode districts in Scholes (Leeds)

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