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Riddlesden & East Morton

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About

Riddlesden sits in the Aire Valley, characterised by its mix of residential streets and pockets of industrial heritage, including former mill buildings. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through, bordered by towpaths that provide a direct route for walking and cycling. The area is residential, with local amenities centred around its main roads.

East Morton is situated on higher ground to the south, with a more village-like focus around The Green. Stone-built houses line the narrow lanes leading from this central space. A distinctive feature is the Morton Beck, which flows openly through the village before descending through wooded cloughs towards Riddlesden below.

Area overview

On average Riddlesden & East Morton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Riddlesden & East Morton is £56,901 per year. There are 2 schools in Riddlesden & East Morton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Riddlesden & East Morton is home to around 7,788 people, with a population density of about 503.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Riddlesden & East Morton Population
7,788
Population density
503.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.78(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.06(-49%)
Public order
4.75(-47%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.85(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,009
77.17%
Pakistani
989
12.7%
Bangladeshi
211
2.71%
Other White
148
1.9%
Other
91
1.17%
Total population: 7,787

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,232
35.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
18.01%
No qualifications
914
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
889
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 6,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,361
42.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,300
40.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
12.31%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.72%
Shared ownership
39
1.22%
Total households: 3,192

Property prices in Riddlesden & East Morton

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Riddlesden & East Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Riddlesden & East Morton 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 Riddlesden & East Morton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£375,000
Flats1£130,000
Semi-Detached47£225,000
Terraced40£202,500

10 years median price trend in Riddlesden & East Morton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riddlesden & East Morton.

Data Sources

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