Lyndhurst View Scholes, Leeds
13 addresses across 1 postcode (LS15), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23021629.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 107 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Windmill Health Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £358,898 | £352,795 | £365,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £284,000 | £284,000 | £284,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £181,500 | £180,000 | £183,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £165,500 | £165,500 | £165,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £174,950 | £174,950 | £174,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | 5 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 6 LS15 4AF | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 1 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £238,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Aug 2024 | 5 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £352,795 | |
| 5 Apr 2024 | 8 LS15 4AF | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 8 LS15 4AF | Detached | £284,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 4 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2016 | 12 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £183,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2016 | 2 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 9 LS15 4AF | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2013 | 11 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 5 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £165,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2006 | 12 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £174,950 | |
| 9 Sep 2003 | 12 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1998 | 11 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 15 Aug 1996 | 11 LS15 4AF | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (51% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 107 m and 109 m above sea level (108 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS15 4AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cross Gates 474,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Garforth 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| East Garforth 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lynfield Gardens Scholes | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seacroft Bus Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windmill Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windmill - Pharmacy Plus Health | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Scholes Dental Care | 270 m |
| Hospital | Seacroft Hospital | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Killingbeck Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Leeds Swarcliffe Avenue, Swarcliffe Avenue Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scholes Centenary Play Area 270 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,240 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belle Vue Allotments 2,900 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rake Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Limekiln Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Whinmoor Nook Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Great Swarcliffe Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Waterloo Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leeds: see them on the Leeds page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes (Elmet) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grimes Dyke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| John Smeaton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swarcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| White Laith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds Scholes (Elmet) Primary LS15 4BJ | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| The Buffers LS15 4AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| KSK GILL LTD LS15 4BT | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Barley Corn Inn LS15 4DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2012 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lyndhurst Road (2); On or near Lynnfield Gardens (1); On or near Belle Vue Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LS15 4AF: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Elmete Gardens · Lyndhurst Road · Belle Vue Avenue · Lyndhurst Close · Elmete Croft · Orchard Green · Lynnfield Gardens · Elmete Avenue · Lyndhurst Crescent · Milton Drive · Belle Vue Road · Oak Park Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.