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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 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
87
Deprivation level
7/10
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
49.65(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.75(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.64(+14%)
Public order
7.93(-12%)
Shoplifting
5.67(-34%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Morley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£342,500
Flats14£131,250
Semi-Detached46£222,850
Terraced49£170,000

10 years median price trend in Morley East

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.