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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £249K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Morley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £494,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£322,750£351
Semi-Detached46£236,500£330
Terraced43£180,000£239
Flats20£120,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,250£99,950£132,000£99,975
2017£265,450£90,000£150,000£115,250
2018£289,950£135,000£166,100£115,500
2019£272,450£98,000£169,950£116,500
2020£274,950£157,000£196,450£130,000
2021£289,950£99,995£197,000£135,250
2022£330,000£97,250£219,995£146,500
2023£305,000£119,000£224,000£146,000
2024£351,780£100,000£229,750£154,950
2025£345,000£130,000£228,000£170,000
2026£305,000£110,000£239,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£171£173£139
2017£248£151£218£154
2018£252£181£228£152
2019£240£169£235£176
2020£264£251£244£186
2021£280£157£258£194
2022£304£186£288£213
2023£328£206£316£190
2024£328£177£307£220
2025£336£210£325£232
2026£332£213£323£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.