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LS27 7RL

Hepworth Crescent

Morley North

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Detailed insights for LS27 7RL

Overview

Postcode LS27 7RL is located in a major urban area, within the Morley North ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Churwell area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Churwell is £50,727 per year. The nearest station is Cottingley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Churwell Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Churwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Churwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Churwell is £50,727 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from LS27 7RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Churwell near LS27 7RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cottingley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS27 7RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Cottingley

N/A

Walking directions to Cottingley
0.8 mi

Morley

N/A

Walking directions to Morley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS27 7RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChurwell ParkMediumWalking directions to Churwell Park

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
1,654.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.05(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.77(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.85(+39%)
Other theft
6.97(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
90.04%
Other White
11
4.56%
Irish
4
1.66%
Caribbean
2
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.83%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
27.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.95%
Level 3 (A level)
42
20%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
43.85%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.38%
Owns outright
24
18.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.31%
Total households: 130

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 7RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 7RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202514, Daffil Grove, Leeds, LS27 7QESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
19 Dec 20252, Oak Street, Leeds, LS27 7QBTerracedFreehold£150,000
19 Sept 202513, Oak Street, Leeds, LS27 7QBTerracedFreehold£142,500
22 May 20267, Stonefield Terrace, Leeds, LS27 7QUTerracedFreehold£145,000
26 Mar 202613, Stonefield Terrace, Leeds, LS27 7QUTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the LS27 7RL postcode area, located within Churwell, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS27 7RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryChurwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCottingley Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 mi16 plusElliott Hudson CollegeFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS27 7RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS27 7RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressElland Road, Leeds, LS27 7TBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS27 7RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Graves

Morley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Terry Grayshon

Morley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Morley Borough Independents

Member of parliament

Mark Sewards

Leeds South West and Morley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds South West and MorleyE14001324
WardMorley NorthE05011406
ParishMorleyE04012764
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChurwellE02002422
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 093AE01011518
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS27 7RL

Is LS27 7RL (Churwell) safe?

The area around LS27 7RL records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near LS27 7RL?

The median sale price around LS27 7RL in Churwell is £244,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 352 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS27 7RL?

There are 7 schools close to LS27 7RL, including Churwell Primary School (Good), Cottingley Primary Academy (Good) and Elliott Hudson College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS27 7RL?

The closest station to LS27 7RL is Cottingley, about 765 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS27 7RL?

LS27 7RL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,172 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS27 7RL (Churwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering LS27 7RL is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jonathan Graves (Reform UK) and Terry Grayshon (Morley Borough Independents).

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