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Morley South

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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 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
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morley South Population
23,990
Population density
1,852 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.11(+45%)
Shoplifting
17.22(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.13(+10%)
Public order
11.67(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.55(+24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 £210,000 in Morley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morley South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£355,560
Flats28£131,250
Semi-Detached115£235,000
Terraced134£175,000

10 years median price trend in Morley South

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

All postcodes in Morley South

LS270ED

Harrop Avenue

LS270EZ

Bridge Street

LS270HU

Westfield Buildings

LS270JE

Paulena Terrace

LS270LU

Howdenclough Road

LS270QB

Pawson Street

LS271DD

Morley South

LS278WH

Rock Court

LS279BL

Wide Lane

LS279ER

King Street

LS270BD

Bridge Court

LS270BY

High Street

LS270DE

High Street

LS270GL

Barton Way

LS270JU

St Andrews Avenue

LS270PQ

Worrall Street

LS270QX

The Gallops

LS270SG

Alden Close

LS278GZ

Eyrie Approach

LS278LH

Cambridge Court

LS279DY

Morley South

LS279ES

King Street

WF31DQ

Baghill Road

LS279NG

Morley South

LS271FS

Morley South

Data Sources

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