Town Pop. 1,370

Living in Shadwell: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shadwell comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 63/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the LS17 postcode district, Shadwell ranks 2nd. Against the wider LS17 district average of 67/100, that is 10 points below. On broadband specifically, Shadwell sits 22 points above the LS17 district figure of 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LS17 postcode district.

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Shadwell scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
224.8 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 92 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Shoplifting 42 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Burglary 32 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chartwell Court 47 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 41 crimes
  3. 3 West Park Close 29 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.593 · PM2.5 6.635 · PM10 11.132 µg/m³
71
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 21 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Shadwell 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
40
A&E departmentsSt. James's University Hospital3.5 mi
St James's Hospital A&E3.5 mi
Leeds General Infirmary4.5 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Street Lane Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,507 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.1%Student3.7%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial62.3%Skilled & technical26.9%Routine & elementary10.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)12.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
50
Cross Gates 3.5 mi
Burley Park 5 mi
Leeds 5 mi
J46 M1 4.5 mi
J46 M1 5.1 mi
J45 M1 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £500,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£335k £487k £644k £796k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Scarcroft 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Scholes (Leeds) 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bardsey 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barwick in Elmet 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leeds 66 4.1 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Leeds) 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Linton (Leeds) 56 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 5.4 mi away ⇄
Aberford 41 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadwell a nice place to live?

Shadwell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shadwell is 57/100, 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 Shadwell?

Shadwell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 308 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Shadwell?

The current median house price in Shadwell is £500,000, around 75% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%.

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Postcode districts in Shadwell

LS17 67 ⇄

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