Scott Close Swillington, Leeds
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS26), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23021862.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3, 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 A; 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 Woodlesford, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Temple Newsam Park, is about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 60 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 Oulton Medical Centre, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 A (44% of about 750 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 55 m and 60 m above sea level (59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS26 8EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS26 8EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodlesford 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Garforth 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| East Garforth 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swillington Church | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Castleford Bus Station Coach Stop | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oulton Medical Centre | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swillington Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | Beechwood Dental Care | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Methley Park Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Garforth Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Woodlesford, Woodlesford Cashzone | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Temple Newsam Park 341 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.8 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primrose Allotments 2,020 m² | 300 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north-east |
| Length of Grim's Ditch immediately north of Gamblethorpe | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Length of Grim's Ditch partly under Bullerthorpe Lane 620m north of Gamblethorpe | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Length of Grim's Ditch extending 1.4km from a point 70m south of Cotton Road East to the south east corner of Avenue Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Parkinson's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Len's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Peasecroft Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Preston Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Fleet Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swillington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco LS26 8DS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2009 |
| Lauras Cakes And Bakes LS26 8DS | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2015 |
| The Pavilion LS26 8DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Table 26 LS26 8DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Swillington Fisheries LS26 8QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2025 |
| Astley Arms LS26 8UQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Swillington Pharmacy LS26 8DY | Retailers - other | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Mary's Food Club Eastwood | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Indian Spice Takeaway LS26 8UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Swillington Miners Welfare Scheme LS26 8DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2007 |
| Cazs Cafe LS26 8DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Pizza7 LS26 8DX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Swillington Primary School LS26 8DX | School/college/university | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rice The Restaurant LS26 8DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Swillington Post Office LS26 8UE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 8 Aug 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scott Close (46); On or near The Drive (12); On or near St Mary'S Avenue (11); On or near Primrose Avenue (9); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
The Drive · Church Lane · St Mary's Avenue · Park Avenue · Primrose Avenue · Springwell Road · Church Crescent · Smeaton Grove · The Pleasance · The Crest · Springwell Avenue · Church Close
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.