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Morley South

About

Morley South covers the southern half of the town of Morley, situated southwest of Leeds city centre. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. The topography is noticeably hilly, with streets offering elevated views across the surrounding region. Morley Town Hall, a prominent local landmark with its distinctive clock tower, anchors the central area.

The ward includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Scatcherd Park. Morley's independent high street provides a focus for local commerce, separate from larger retail centres. The community maintains a strong sense of its own identity, historically rooted in the area's past as a centre for the wool and stone industries. The land slopes down towards the M621 motorway, which forms a partial boundary.

Area overview

On average Morley South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morley South is £48,227 per year. There are 9 schools in Morley South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Morley South is home to around 23,990 people, with a population density of about 1,852.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

120

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Morley South Population

23,990

Population density

1,852 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

64.78(+47%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.13(+13%)

Shoplifting

14.92(+70%)

Public order

11.96(+35%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.05(+17%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

20,861

86.95%

Other White

777

3.24%

Indian

622

2.59%

African

254

1.06%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

207

0.86%

Total population: 23,992

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,094

30.94%

No qualifications

3,597

18.26%

Level 3 (A level)

3,435

17.44%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,849

14.47%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,959

9.95%

Total 16+ residents: 19,694

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

3,850

34.72%

Owns outright

3,082

27.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

2,375

21.42%

Social rents from council

1,016

9.16%

Other social rented

473

4.27%

Total households: 11,088

Property prices in Morley South

Based on 340 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Morley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £752,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	44	£375,000	£3,570	£224,125	£298,750	£438,750	£586,093
Flats	52	£127,250	£2,204	£57,850	£96,500	£158,500	£228,400
Semi-Detached	113	£235,000	£3,362	£136,600	£200,000	£274,000	£344,000
Terraced	131	£177,000	£2,496	£113,500	£152,000	£213,500	£302,500

10 years median price trend in Morley South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Morley South

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