Postcode LS27 8SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Morley South area of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Morley East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morley East is £51,312 per year. The median sale price in Morley South is £200,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,500 and £261,375. The nearest station is Morley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Morley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,740 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Morley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morley East is £51,312 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from LS27 8SQ.
Morley East near LS27 8SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morley | N/A | Walking directions to Morley |
Based on 352 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Morley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £752,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £366,750 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 101 | £238,000 | £312 |
| Terraced | 136 | £178,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 57 | £117,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231,250 | £72,950 | £144,250 | £110,500 |
| 2017 | £271,248 | £94,000 | £164,975 | £124,000 |
| 2018 | £284,950 | £112,000 | £170,725 | £117,995 |
| 2019 | £284,995 | £97,500 | £168,500 | £126,500 |
| 2020 | £287,995 | £147,498 | £185,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £324,995 | £105,000 | £199,950 | £146,250 |
| 2022 | £339,975 | £110,000 | £224,975 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £126,000 | £233,498 | £152,000 |
| 2024 | £347,000 | £100,000 | £226,000 | £167,500 |
| 2025 | £365,000 | £130,000 | £232,000 | £175,375 |
| 2026 | £352,500 | £112,500 | £237,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £136 | £180 | £153 |
| 2017 | £241 | £153 | £201 | £157 |
| 2018 | £252 | £168 | £223 | £158 |
| 2019 | £258 | £166 | £219 | £173 |
| 2020 | £269 | £246 | £230 | £181 |
| 2021 | £289 | £168 | £255 | £190 |
| 2022 | £326 | £182 | £282 | £212 |
| 2023 | £320 | £202 | £279 | £195 |
| 2024 | £320 | £183 | £284 | £229 |
| 2025 | £323 | £208 | £294 | £227 |
| 2026 | £337 | £185 | £312 | £228 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 8SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | 49, Albert Drive, Leeds, LS27 8SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 3, Scatcherd Mews, Leeds, LS27 8FJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 36, Scatcherd Drive, Leeds, LS27 8FF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 39, Scatcherd Drive, Leeds, LS27 8FF | Detached | Freehold | £317,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 82, Albert Drive, Leeds, LS27 8SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the LS27 8SQ postcode area, located within Morley East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Morley Newlands Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2018. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Seven Hills Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Churwell Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jan 2011. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS27 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newland Store | 18 Albert Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8SF | Walking directions to Newland Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morley News, Food And Wine | 27 Gillroyd Terrace, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8DD | Walking directions to Morley News, Food And Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS27 8PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS27 8SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Burnham
Morley South - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Sewards
Leeds South West and Morley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS27 8SQ records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LS27 8SQ in Morley South is £200,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 352 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LS27 8SQ, including Morley Newlands Academy (Outstanding), Seven Hills Primary School (Good) and Churwell Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LS27 8SQ is Morley, about 672 m away.
LS27 8SQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,740 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering LS27 8SQ is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Burnham (Reform UK).