Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCARBOROUGH LANE, WF3 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARBOROUGH LANE, WF3 1BF.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WF3 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

home £202,692 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF3 1BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Scarborough Lane, 0.4km from Tingley Common in East Ardsley. Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, WF3 1BF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, up 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF3 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00058135 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF3 1BF. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

15 sales · Mean £ 176,896

Terraced

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,666

Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF3 1BF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Woodkirk Academy

Good1862 pupils0.4 km
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Westerton Primary Academy

Outstanding710 pupils0.7 km
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Blackgates Primary Academy

Inadequate315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • My Kampung0.8 km
  • Tingley Off Licence And Grocers0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Olive Catering0.6 km
  • Activ Zone CIC0.9 km
  • Tingley Methodist Church0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bulls Head Inn0.7 km
  • British Oak0.8 km
  • The British Oak0.8 km
  • Tingley Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • New Scarborough Inn0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fortune Inn0.9 km
  • Fusian Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Balti House0.8 km
  • Tingley Chinese0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Urban Resort - Leeds South0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley2.3 km
  • Batley3.6 km
  • Cottingley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • White Bear0.2 km
  • White Bear0.2 km
  • Lowry Road0.3 km
  • Tingley Roundabout0.3 km
  • Lowry Road0.3 km