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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

LS279BX

Albion Street

LS278LR

California Mews

LS270LT

Morley South

LS270SB

Chalner Close

LS270AL

Fountain Street

LS270RH

Harlington Road

LS279NG

Morley South

LS279BF

King Street

LS270JA

Rein Road

LS279AN

High Street

LS270DN

Britannia Road

LS270QW

Shire Court

LS270RW

Sutton Grove

LS278EB

Queen Street

LS270QY

Chase Avenue

LS270RR

Pentland Way

LS278PT

Pullman Court

LS270AA

Fountain Street

LS279JS

Dawson Hill

LS270JF

Beacon View

LS279HB

Oak Avenue

LS270SG

Alden Close

LS278HX

Commercial Street

LS279BR

Queenscourt

LS271FT

Morley South

LS278WN

Commercial Street

LS270BG

Bridge Street Mews

LS278HP

Marshall Street

LS279HH

Glen Mount

LS278WL

Commercial Street

LS279LX

Highcliffe Road

LS279BN

Morley South

LS279SZ

Haydn Court

LS270JD

Britannia Road

LS270QZ

Chase Court

LS278DT

Albion Street

LS278EE

Queen Street

LS271AB

Morley South

LS278AQ

Town End

LS279JG

Church Way

LS270BU

High Street

LS278BE

Jubilee Street

LS279AE

Fountain Street

LS270EL

Elmfield Road

LS279EY

Glen Road

LS278NT

New Bank Street

LS270AJ

Watson Street

LS279HQ

Glen Grove

LS278TP

South Nelson Street

LS279FF

Weavers Close

LS279EB

Queen Street

LS270HX

Grange Buildings

LS278NA

New Bank Street

LS279EP

St Pauls Street

LS271DN

Morley South

LS278JP

Chapel Hill

LS270GB

Morley South

LS278LT

Scatcherds Buildings

LS278PD

Croft House Close

LS279BL

Wide Lane

LS271GH

Morley South

LS279HE

Beacon Avenue

LS270RQ

Hanley Road

LS279AG

Great Northern Street

LS279DH

Morley North

LS279AU

High Street

LS270RJ

Lenham Close

LS279LD

Bright Street

LS271ET

Morley South

LS279HG

Glen Road

LS279LE

Gladstone Terrace

LS278HU

Hardy Street

LS270EZ

Bridge Street

LS279RE

Morley South

LS270EY

Bridge Street

LS270HW

Topcliffe Lane

LS278QG

Peel Street

LS270AF

Baker Crescent

LS271FS

Morley South

LS270QX

The Gallops

LS270HZ

Rein Road

LS270QH

Baker Street

LS278HS

Marshall Street

LS278JJ

Troy Road

LS279HJ

Beacon Grove

LS279FN

Morley South

LS279BT

Glen Court

WF31HX

Poplar Crescent

LS278WJ

Commercial Street

LS270HE

Tingley Common

LS270EF

Britannia Road

LS278HT

Hardy Court

LS270EJ

Elmfield Parade

LS279SL

Merlyn-Rees Avenue

LS279BP

Queen Street

LS279DA

Victoria Mews

LS270EE

Morley South

LS279FJ

Morley South

LS271FJ

Morley South

LS279EW

South Queen Street

Data Sources

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