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Morley Central

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About

Morley Central sits in the town of Morley, in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, roughly six miles south-west of Leeds city centre. The area is focused on Queen Street and Commercial Street, where a covered market hall and an assortment of local shops and services form the high street. Morley Town Hall stands close to the market; its clock tower marks the skyline and the hall continues to host civic meetings and community events. The town centre evolved around textile trade in the 19th century and retains street patterns and buildings from that period alongside later retail and civic developments.

The central area provides routine services: a library, banks, healthcare outlets, and a range of retailers and pubs, with regular bus links to neighbouring suburbs and Leeds. Community venues, small galleries and clubs use spaces in and around the town hall and market, and occasional street markets and events still focus activity on the main thoroughfares. Residential streets, schools and playing fields lie a short walk from the shops, so everyday needs and local leisure are concentrated within the central area.

Area overview

On average Morley Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morley Central is £42,306 per year. There are 4 schools in Morley Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morley Central is home to around 6,774 people, with a population density of about 4,453.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morley Central Population
6,774
Population density
4,453.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.22(+66%)
Shoplifting
39.86(+355%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.7(+52%)
Public order
17.42(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.11(+41%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,927
87.47%
Other White
253
3.73%
Indian
149
2.2%
African
56
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.75%
Total population: 6,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,696
29.17%
No qualifications
1,234
21.22%
Level 3 (A level)
966
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
596
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,815

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,009
28.54%
Owns with a mortgage
896
25.35%
Owns outright
810
22.91%
Social rents from council
429
12.14%
Other social rented
306
8.66%
Total households: 3,535

Property prices in Morley Central

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 in Morley Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morley Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morley Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£220,000£3,355
Flats24£110,000£2,048
Semi-Detached17£210,000£3,275
Terraced43£157,500£2,250

10 years median price trend in Morley Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morley Central.

All postcodes in Morley Central

LS279AF

Great Northern Street

LS278AA

High Street

LS270EQ

Askey Crescent

LS270BR

Springwood Court

LS279LQ

Corporation Street

LS278TY

Siskin Court

LS270AE

Baker Street

LS270RP

Frensham Avenue

LS270DA

High Street

LS270JE

Paulena Terrace

LS279ED

Wesley Street

LS270DH

Hembrigg Terrace

LS270DL

Denton Terrace

LS278LP

Christiana Terrace

LS270EU

Templar Terrace

LS278XR

Queen Street

LS278EF

Queen Street

LS270HF

Tingley Common

LS279JD

Bank Avenue

LS279EU

West Street

LS270DB

Vesper Place

LS279EZ

Glen Road

LS279BH

Glen View

LS279LA

Cobden Mews

LS270HG

Texas Street

LS279LS

Wynyard Drive

LS279AA

Fountain Street

LS270HP

Glenmount Terrace

LS279BG

Windsor Court

LS278DW

Queen Street

LS270DG

Jowett Terrace

LS270RB

Barnet Grove

LS278HZ

Commercial Street

LS270QL

Shire Road

LS278HA

Hope Street

LS278LS

Victoria Road

LS270EW

Bridge Terrace

LS279JP

Gladstone Terrace

LS270AN

Britannia Road

LS270EX

Bridge Street

LS278HD

Commercial Street

LS270RE

Elvaston Road

LS270EP

Elmfield Court

LS279ES

King Street

LS279JT

Queens Promenade

LS279DQ

Morley North

LS279BA

Glendale Gardens

LS270GA

Morley South

LS279AQ

South Queen Street

LS278WP

Albion Street

LS270ES

Quarry Lane

LS270AG

Baker Road

LS270EN

Bridge Street

LS270RS

Marston Avenue

LS279LT

Wynyard Drive

LS278JW

Station Road

LS270RD

Denham Avenue

LS279JU

Scatcherd Park Avenue

LS270HA

Birch Street

LS279AP

Rhodes Gardens

LS270AW

Fountain Street

LS279BQ

Wellington Street

LS270DF

Lords Buildings

LS279FB

Fountain Street

LS270UB

Foxton Gardens

LS270BD

Bridge Court

LS270BY

High Street

LS279HD

Oak Grove

LS278HE

Queen Street

LS278DX

Queen Street

LS279AL

High Street

LS279EF

Oddfellow Street

LS279ER

King Street

LS278UP

Falcon Mews

LS270AH

Watson Street

LS279BD

Rods Mills Lane

LS279JB

Bank Street

LS279JH

Morley North

LS279TN

Church Court

LS271BN

Morley South

LS278BP

Ackroyd Street

LS279AD

Hunger Hill

LS279FA

Fountain Street

LS270QU

Shire Close

LS279NF

Westfield Road

LS270DE

High Street

LS270RL

Richmond Close

LS278DS

Market Hall

LS278NB

Bank Terrace

LS279DY

Morley South

LS279LU

Dean Hall Close

LS279EG

Morley South

LS270EH

Blenkinsop Court

LS271DD

Morley South

LS279SY

Haydn Close

LS278FY

Morley South

LS279DG

Queen Street

LS279JQ

Church Street

LS270DS

Britannia Road

LS279AR

Highfield Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.