Meadowgate Croft Lofthouse, Leeds
54 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF3), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23025719.
- Sales: 118 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 24, E: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Outwood, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lofthouse Surgery, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £255,000 | £240,300 | £377,500 |
| 2023 | 3 | £230,000 | £224,000 | £399,950 |
| 2022 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £169,995 | £157,500 | £182,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £178,750 | £155,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £224,995 | £224,995 | £224,995 |
| 2018 | 3 | £137,500 | £137,000 | £195,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £148,000 | £135,000 | £285,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £124,975 | £124,000 | £125,950 |
| 2015 | 2 | £195,998 | £152,000 | £239,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 21 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 38 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 22 WF3 3SS | Detached | £240,300 | |
| 27 Nov 2024 | 22 WF3 3SS | Detached | £230,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Nov 2024 | 48 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2024 | 12 WF3 3SS | Detached | £377,500 | |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 23A WF3 3SS | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | 44 WF3 3SS | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 11 WF3 3SS | Detached | £399,950 | |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 48 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Feb 2023 | 62 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £224,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2022 | 30 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2021 | 27 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2021 | 34 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £169,995 | |
| 11 Feb 2021 | 44 WF3 3SS | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 52 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 3 WF3 3SS | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2020 | 31 WF3 3SS | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2020 | 21 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2019 | 32 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Apr 2019 | 17 WF3 3SS | Detached | £224,995 | |
| 29 Nov 2018 | 22 WF3 3SS | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 21 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 1 Mar 2018 | 66 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £137,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 38 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 9 WF3 3SS | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2017 | 25 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 38 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2016 | 28 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2016 | 40 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £125,950 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 48 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 11 WF3 3SS | Detached | £239,995 | |
| 30 Oct 2014 | 64 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 21 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2014 | 70 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 54 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 10 WF3 3SS | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 66 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £113,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2013 | 27 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £115,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 27 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £115,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 May 2013 | 34 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2013 | 32 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2012 | 42 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £109,500 | |
| 2 Mar 2012 | 7 WF3 3SS | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2012 | 2 WF3 3SS | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 40 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £108,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2009 | 52 WF3 3SS | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2009 | 26 WF3 3SS | Detached | £41,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2009 | 11 WF3 3SS | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2009 | 38 WF3 3SS | Semi-detached | £126,000 |
Energy performance certificates
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, detached (9); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1991-1995 (21); 1983-1990 (6); 1996-2002 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 2, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 3, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 7, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 11, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 14, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 17, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 20, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 21, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 22, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 23, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 26, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 27, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 29, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 34, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 40, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 42, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 48, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 50, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 58, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
- 70, Meadowgate Croft, Lofthouse
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 B (28% of about 960 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
Finished in the last three months
- 7 August 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF3 3SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WF3 3SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 80 m and 86 m above sea level (83 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF3 3SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF3 3SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Outwood 310,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Woodlesford 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Wakefield Westgate 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadowgate Drive Lofthouse | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wakefield Bus Station Wakefield City Centre | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Marsh Street, Rothwell GeniePoint | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 17.9 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lofthouse Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlton Lane Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Fp Dental | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Fieldhead Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police - Rothwell Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa, Lofthouse | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,110 m² | 40 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,910 m² | 270 m |
| Allotments | Copley Lane Allotments 1.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 228 and 230, Leeds Road, a listed building (Grade II*), 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 228 and 230, Leeds Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lofthouse Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bushy Cliffe Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Spring Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Canal Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Swithen's Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Ardsley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 54 |
30 of the street's 54 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rodillian Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carlton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms WF3 3QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Leeds Urban Bike Park LS10 3TN | Other catering premises | 120 m | 4 Good | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Lofthouse Grange And Lodge WF3 3QQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Pawsons Pantry WF3 3BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Catering Leeds (Robin Hood Primary) WF3 3BG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Friendly Faces (Robin Hood Primary) WF3 3BG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Sense WF3 3BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sherwood Gardens (12); On or near Meadowgate Croft (8); On or near Meadowgate Drive (5); On or near Pawson Street (4); On or near Meadowgate Vale (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Orchid Court · Meadowgate Drive · Meadowgate Vale · Knightsway · Becket Lane · Sherwood Gardens · Pawson Street · The Court · Fentonsgate · Ramsgate Crescent · Ramsgate · St Davids Road
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.