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Morley East

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About

Morley East sits on the eastern side of Morley, centred on Queen Street and the market area. The high street mixes independent shops, cafés and civic buildings, including Morley Town Hall and the market hall. Regular bus services link the area to Leeds city centre and neighbouring suburbs. The street pattern contains short terraces and lanes that reflect 19th-century development; several former mill buildings lie close to the town centre and have been repurposed for housing and small businesses.

Housing in Morley East ranges from Victorian terraces to later semi‑detached estates, with local schools, a library and sports facilities serving residents. Small green pockets and footpaths step out from the eastern edge toward surrounding fields, and community groups use the town hall and market square for events. A visible detail on many streets is old mill chimneys rising above rooflines, a reminder of the town’s textile past and how industrial structures have been folded into everyday life.

Area overview

On average Morley East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morley East is £51,312 per year. There are 2 schools in Morley East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morley East is home to around 8,822 people, with a population density of about 2,741.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morley East Population
8,822
Population density
2,741.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.64(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.88(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(+11%)
Public order
8.84(0%)
Vehicle crime
5.33(-5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,513
85.21%
Other White
364
4.13%
Indian
203
2.3%
African
129
1.46%
Chinese
89
1.01%
Total population: 8,817

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,276
31.87%
No qualifications
1,243
17.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,083
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
747
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,142

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,463
36.68%
Owns outright
918
23.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
873
21.89%
Social rents from council
544
13.64%
Other social rented
80
2.01%
Total households: 3,989

Property prices in Morley East

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Morley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £494,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morley East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£335,750£3,551
Flats21£130,000£2,281
Semi-Detached52£235,000£3,542
Terraced39£175,000£2,577

10 years median price trend in Morley East

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

All postcodes in Morley East

LS278BW

School Street

LS278TS

Merlin Close

LS278FR

Rotary Drive

LS278AL

Hartley Place

LS278DP

Melbourne Street

LS278TU

Mallard Way

LS278TF

Kestrel Garth

LS278RG

Peel Street

LS278QS

Peel Street

LS278UE

Topcliffe Green

LS278AW

Florence Terrace

LS278HH

Peel Street

LS278DJ

Sandringham Close

LS278FG

Scatcherd Garth

LS278FT

Jubilee Terrace

LS278SN

Rydal Crescent

LS278SB

Denshaw Grove

LS278QZ

Clough Street

WF31WE

Topcliffe Lane

LS278PW

Dewsbury Road

WF31EL

Sterling Court

LS278WT

Saxton Lane

LS278RZ

Peel Street

LS278JB

Zoar Street

LS278ST

Wide Lane

LS279AY

Topcliffe Fold

LS278RR

Denshaw Drive

LS278DF

Wide Lane

LS278UY

Guillemot Approach

LS278GH

Bittern Rise

LS278FU

Mill Houses

LS278GE

Roseate Green

LS278JH

Troy Rise

LS278UX

Weaver Gardens

LS278SG

Rydal Drive

LS278RP

Clough Street

LS278FS

Rotary View

WF31DR

Topcliffe Close

LS278SW

Rydal Crescent

LS278GT

Kingfisher Mews

LS278UJ

Topcliffe Avenue

LS278DD

Gillroyd Terrace

LS278DA

Middleton Terrace

LS278WG

Bantam Grove View

LS278AN

Gillroyd Parade

LS278AB

Chatsworth Mews

LS278BQ

Briggs Buildings

LS278DE

Gillroyd Mount

LS278JF

Troy Road

LS278LE

Rock Terrace

LS278SE

Albert Drive

LS278QU

Ackroyd Street

LS278GS

Dunnock Croft

LS278AF

Shipton Mews

LS278SS

Wide Lane

LS279BB

Topcliffe Lane

LS278LZ

Chantry Court

LS278BH

Jubilee Place

LS278SP

Newlands Crescent

LS278WH

Rock Court

LS278WQ

Albert Road

LS278PJ

Morley South

LS278FH

Scatcherd Court

LS278QJ

Ilford Street

LS278BJ

Melbourne Street

LS278BL

Jubilee Terrace

LS278FP

Albert Rise

LS278GU

Sandpiper Approach

LS278JG

Troy Road

LS278FN

Siegen View

LS278FQ

Dawson View

LS278FD

South Parade

LS278DQ

Middleton Road

LS278SY

Scargill Buildings

LS278QH

Annie Street

LS278SZ

Wide Lane

LS278TR

Dowson Drive

LS278EY

Mallard Way

LS278TD

Peregrine Avenue

LS278RL

Clough Street

LS278UZ

Linnet Court

LS278GW

Stonechat Rise

LS278GY

Peacock Green

LS278PE

Albert Road

LS270HL

Topcliffe Lane

LS279DT

Ingleborough Drive

LS278AJ

South Parade

LS278JT

Station Road

LS278JU

Albert Road

LS278BS

California Street

LS278HL

Commercial Street

LS278ET

Swallow Vale

LS278WB

Beckside View

LS278GG

Whimbrel Mews

LS278AH

Rods View

LS278HY

Commercial Street

LS278JY

Albert Road

LS278SL

Newlands Drive

LS278YX

Wellington Row

LS278TX

Teal Drive

Data Sources

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