there is one pub in scarcroft, the new inn, established in 1852. it was at one time called the bracken fox but reverted to its former name in 2011. the village's shop and post office have closed. the closest local shops are in bardsey, shadwell and whinmoor. the closest supermarkets are tesco in seacroft and morrisons in wetherby. scarcroft is also renowned for having among the most expensive streets in leeds; bracken park - recently revealed as the most expensive - and ling lane, regularly appearing in top ten lists.