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About

Morton ward encompasses a primarily residential area within the western part of the Cumberland local government area. The suburb of Mortlake forms its core, featuring a mix of housing styles from older cottages to newer developments. The ward is bordered by the Parramatta River to the north, providing a distinct waterfront character along its edge. Local parks and sporting fields offer green space for recreation within the community.

A notable landmark is the historic Mortlake Pumping Station, a heritage-listed complex on the riverbank. The area is served by several local schools and a modest commercial strip along Tennyson Road catering to daily needs. Industrial pockets are present, particularly near the river and along major roads like James Ruse Drive, contributing to the local economy. Public transport includes bus routes connecting to nearby centres like Parramatta.

Area overview

On average Morton has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 27% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morton is £35,186 per year. There are 2 schools in Morton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morton is home to around 5,979 people, with a population density of about 3,983.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morton Population
5,979
Population density
3,983.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.28(-13%)
Public order
10.37(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(-14%)
Other theft
5.35(-19%)
Other crime
3.35(+35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,669
94.86%
Other White
143
2.39%
Other Asian
28
0.47%
Irish
22
0.37%
Other
17
0.28%
Total population: 5,976

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,410
28.35%
Level 4 qualifications or above
840
16.89%
Level 3 (A level)
783
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
753
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,974

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
34.22%
Owns with a mortgage
752
25.08%
Other social rented
638
21.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
332
11.07%
Social rents from council
160
5.34%
Total households: 2,998

Property prices in Morton

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £223K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £181 per square foot) in Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£270,000£213
Semi-Detached40£156,050£190
Terraced22£139,975£177
Flats3£136,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,000£42,500£115,000£101,875
2017£205,000£55,000£115,000£103,500
2018£185,625£51,500£115,000£102,750
2019£217,995£50,000£119,500£95,000
2020£209,995£90,000£130,000£101,000
2021£280,125£68,750£135,000£107,250
2022£270,000£82,500£158,000£113,250
2023£178,500£60,000£145,000£115,000
2024£266,000£51,500£145,000£125,000
2025£248,250£103,000£150,050£125,000
2026£315,000£101,250£185,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£82£130£137
2017£146£98£141£130
2018£190£91£136£134
2019£189£99£130£132
2020£181£101£147£128
2021£187£111£155£136
2022£201£118£170£142
2023£182£98£157£146
2024£227£104£175£153
2025£225£142£177£157
2026£209£136£195£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Morton

Is Morton safe?

Morton records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Morton?

The median sale price in Morton is £150,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Morton?

Morton has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Morton?

Morton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Morton sits around rank 7,269 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 Morton?

The average household income in Morton is around £35,186 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Morton?

Morton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Anne Quilter (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Morton

CA26LJ

Ashness Drive

CA26LH

Westrigg Road

CA25QH

Buttermere Close

CA26JB

Levens Drive

CA27EN

Wigton Road

CA25RA

Eskdale Avenue

CA26NS

Dunmallet Rigg

CA26NR

Stonegarth

CA25PJ

Dalston Road

CA26HJ

Raiselands Road

CA26JE

Levens Drive

CA26DD

Honeywood Lane

CA26JY

Wigton Road

CA26RH

Edmunds Terrace

CA26HD

Wansfell Avenue

CA26QA

Langrigg Road

CA25QQ

Scawfell Road

CA27EL

Wigton Road

CA26PP

Newlaithes Avenue

CA26NA

Ellesmere Way

CA26PG

Castlerigg Drive

CA26NH

Highfield Avenue

CA26DT

Langrigg Road

CA26DH

Langrigg Road

CA25QW

Kirkstone Crescent

CA25QE

Bedford Road

CA25RF

Ullswater Road

CA26HG

Winscale Way

CA25RJ

Greta Avenue

CA26LD

Westrigg Road

CA26HT

Winscale Way

CA26NB

Easdale Bank

CA26DQ

Dunmail Drive

CA25QS

Skiddaw Road

CA26LU

Chestnut Hill

CA26LL

Briery Grove

CA25QF

Skiddaw Road

CA26NT

Dunmallet Rigg

CA25QG

Langdale Avenue

CA26NE

Ashness Drive

CA26JF

Levens Drive

CA26HF

Woodend Drive

CA26PU

Newlaithes Avenue

CA26PA

Brownrigg Drive

CA26LN

Irton Place

CA26JN

Wigton Road

CA26JU

Burnrigg

CA25QJ

Wastwater Close

CA26QT

Caslin Way

CA25QN

Skiddaw Road

CA26HQ

Winscale Way

CA26DN

Sandalwood Drive

CA25PZ

Abbots Road

CA26LX

Irton Place

CA26PQ

Stonegarth

CA26HY

Levens Drive

CA25QY

Eskdale Avenue

CA26LQ

Seatoller Close

CA26JD

Kentmere Grove

CA26LS

Deepdale Drive

CA26NJ

Glendale Rise

CA26PX

Newlaithes Avenue

CA25QR

Shap Grove

CA25QX

Skiddaw Road

CA26QF

Kingrigg

CA26LE

Westrigg Road

CA26PY

Newlaithes Avenue

CA26HB

Woodend Drive

CA26DG

Dunmail Drive

CA26LR

Bannisdale Way

CA26QQ

Whinrigg

CA26HZ

Levens Drive

CA26JR

Wigton Road

CA26JA

Hallin Crescent

CA26DE

Dunmail Drive

CA26NU

Dunmallet Rigg

CA26DF

Dunmail Drive

CA26NZ

Nicholas Terrace

CA26NF

Ashness Drive

CA26LY

Scale Hill

CA26QS

Robert Chance Gardens

CA25RH

Greta Avenue

CA26NX

Brownrigg Drive

CA26PW

Newlaithes Avenue

CA26PZ

Langrigg Road

CA26PH

Stonegarth

CA26HX

Edmunds Court

CA26LW

Chestnut Hill

CA26LT

Eller Beck Raise

CA26PL

Stonegarth

CA26NN

Millbeck

CA26DY

Dalston Road

CA26LZ

Ellesmere Way

CA26PB

Lowther Browns Lonning

CA25QZ

Borrowdale Road

CA26QG

Burnrigg

CA25RG

Ullswater Road

CA26HS

Rashdall Road

CA25RQ

Ullswater Road

CA26ND

Glendale Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.