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About

Morley North ward covers the northern part of the town of Morley, situated to the southwest of Leeds city centre. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by undulating streets and several green spaces, including the substantial Daisy Hill recreational ground. The ward contains local shopping parades serving daily needs, with the main commercial and civic facilities located in central Morley.

A defining topographical feature is the prominent Morley Hole, a large, grassy depression of uncertain origin that serves as a distinctive local landmark and public open space. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A650 and A653 providing key routes. Scattered light industrial units exist on its fringes, but the overall character remains that of a settled suburb with established community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Morley North has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morley North is £50,913 per year. There are 6 schools in Morley North: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morley North is home to around 23,303 people, with a population density of about 1,735.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morley North Population
23,303
Population density
1,735.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.11(+9%)
Shoplifting
21.37(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.79(-10%)
Other theft
11.33(+70%)
Public order
9.36(+6%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
20,907
89.71%
Indian
528
2.27%
Other White
525
2.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
161
0.69%
African
158
0.68%
Total population: 23,304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,645
29.39%
No qualifications
3,627
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
3,369
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,751
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,978
10.3%
Total 16+ residents: 19,209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,818
37.09%
Owns outright
3,733
36.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,373
13.34%
Social rents from council
881
8.56%
Other social rented
224
2.18%
Total households: 10,294

Property prices in Morley North

Median price£244,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)352
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £310K

Based on 352 recent sales, the median property price is £244,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Morley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £950,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£387,850£327
Semi-Detached147£246,000£284
Terraced97£195,000£236
Flats28£120,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,000£125,000£152,750£127,000
2017£255,000£90,000£161,000£123,000
2018£265,000£107,000£170,000£124,560
2019£284,000£95,000£169,950£135,000
2020£306,500£110,000£190,000£142,500
2021£338,000£100,000£210,000£169,950
2022£349,995£117,750£227,250£178,000
2023£364,995£120,000£237,000£190,000
2024£384,995£137,000£240,000£189,950
2025£384,975£125,000£250,000£201,000
2026£380,000£120,000£243,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£181£187£152
2017£223£158£185£153
2018£230£157£198£168
2019£247£150£206£173
2020£248£163£215£186
2021£264£173£244£202
2022£277£185£263£213
2023£296£210£276£232
2024£315£216£284£240
2025£321£178£291£242
2026£318£195£278£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morley North 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Morley North ward.

Local councillors

Jonathan Graves

Morley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Terry Grayshon

Morley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Morley Borough Independents

Frequently asked questions about Morley North

Is Morley North safe?

Morley North records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Morley North?

The median sale price in Morley North is £244,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 352 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Morley North?

Morley North has 6 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 5 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Morley North?

Morley North scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Morley North sits around rank 22,818 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Morley North?

The average household income in Morley North is around £50,913 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Morley North?

Morley North is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jonathan Graves (Reform UK) and Terry Grayshon (Morley Borough Independents).

All postcodesin Morley North

BD111NP

Manor Close

LS277FE

Gelderd Road

LS278JP

Chapel Hill

LS277ZG

Burgundy Crescent

BD111EZ

Kingsdale Gardens

BD111HW

Walton Garth

LS277BW

Moorfield

LS277PG

Harwill Croft

LS278NP

Croft House Mews

LS278NX

Croft House Avenue

LS279QY

Horsfall Street

LS277QG

Elland Road

BD111JH

Moorside Road

LS277FQ

Wise Crescent

LS277DD

Scott Green View

LS279LW

Woodcross Gardens

LS277QN

Harwill Rise

BD111JD

Grayshon Street

LS277PZ

Daffil Road

LS277AF

Church Street

BD111FS

Laurel Rise

BD111JP

Bowling Green View

BD111NE

Whitehall Road

LS277DT

Vicarage Avenue

LS278TZ

Croft House Rise

LS277BD

New Village Way

LS277TE

Back Green

BD111AW

Dean Park Drive

BD111BD

Whitehall Road

LS277TL

Morley North

LS277PJ

Walker Place

LS279RP

Providence Court

LS277PQ

South View

LS277SZ

Oak Royd Terrace

LS277AW

Scott Green

BD111FU

Lilac Court

LS277NB

Gelderd Road

BD111JW

Walton Drive

LS277HA

Churchgate

LS110LW

Millshaw

BD111HY

Moorside Mount

LS278PB

Croft House Road

LS277QR

Elland Road

LS277GD

New Village Way

LS118LU

Dewsbury Road

LS279JD

Bank Avenue

LS277UL

Ibbetson Oval

LS277NL

Rooms Lane

LS277PB

Laneside

BD111FF

Kings Place

LS279HX

Bank House Close

LS277SD

Elland Road

LS277LX

Gelderd Road

BD111LL

Lumb Hall Way

LS278NH

Daisy Hill

BD111AZ

Meadow Croft

LS279NX

Rooms Lane

LS277LA

Yarra Court

BD111AH

Beechwood Grove

LS277DS

Vicarage Avenue

BD111BE

Whitehall Road

LS278LR

California Mews

LS277HW

Bradford Road

BD111LA

Kings Croft

LS277RY

Ibbetson Oval

LS277JH

Street Lane

LS278DN

Daisy Hill Close

LS279RZ

Kingsmill Close

LS277JD

Reedsdale Gardens

LS277LL

Gelderd Road

LS277UN

Ibbetson Road

LS277DP

Highfield Gardens

LS279ND

Stubley Farm Mews

BD111DU

Margetson Road

LS277JE

Reedsdale Avenue

LS279TN

Church Court

LS279QA

Asquith Avenue

LS278LL

Victoria Road

BD111FN

Fern Fold

BD111BQ

Oliver Court

LS277LN

Goffee Way

LS277EN

Windsor Terrace

LS277QA

Crossland Road

BD111GA

Snowdrop Row

LS278EN

Daisy Hill Mews

LS277DR

Finkle Lane

BD111DW

Moorside Vale

LS279NN

Woodside Gardens

LS277QL

Harwill Rise

LS278NQ

Daisy Hill

BD111BT

Adwalton Green

LS279HU

Woodcross

LS277LE

Turnberry Park Road

LS277NJ

Rooms Lane

LS279LL

Bruntcliffe Lane

LS279JR

Woodcross Fold

LS277SG

Elland Road

LS277DY

Parkway

LS278FA

Seven Hill Way

LS278PT

Pullman Court