Postcode LS27 8XR is located in a major urban area, within the Morley South ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Morley Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 225.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morley Central is £42,306 per year. The nearest station is Morley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Scatcherd Park.
Morley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Morley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 225.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morley Central is £42,306 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from LS27 8XR.
Morley Central near LS27 8XR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morley | N/A | Walking directions to Morley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Scatcherd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Scatcherd Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lewisham Park | Small | Walking directions to Lewisham Park |
Based on 333 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Morley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £752,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £361,250 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 108 | £237,750 | £312 |
| Terraced | 125 | £179,995 | £235 |
| Flats | 52 | £121,250 | £198 |
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 | £131,250 | £232,000 | £174,975 |
| 2026 | £317,000 | £110,000 | £237,750 | £175,500 |
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 | £322 | £208 | £296 | £228 |
| 2026 | £328 | £192 | £312 | £233 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 8XR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | Slip Inn, Albion Street, Leeds, LS27 8DT | Other | Freehold | £293,150 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 51, Queen Street, Leeds, LS27 8EB | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 2B, Windsor Court, Leeds, LS27 9BG | Other | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 10, Commercial Street, Leeds, LS27 8WJ | Flats | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 10, Commercial Street, Leeds, LS27 8WJ | Flats | Leasehold | £134,950 |
In the LS27 8XR postcode area, located within Morley Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS27 8XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Windsor Court, Leeds, LS27 9BG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Fulton's Foods | Market Square, Hope Street, Leeds, LS27 8HA | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.3 mi | T P Patel | 2 New Bank Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8NA | Walking directions to T P Patel |
| 0.3 mi | Ishis | 39a Peel Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8RG | Walking directions to Ishis |
| 0.3 mi | South Parade Late Store | 17 South Parade, Leeds, LS27 8AJ | Walking directions to South Parade Late Store |
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 8XR, 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 8XR records about 225 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LS27 8XR in Morley Central is £202,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 333 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LS27 8XR, including Queenswood School (Good), The Morley Academy (Outstanding) and Seven Hills Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS27 8XR is Morley, about 815 m away.
LS27 8XR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,436 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 8XR is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Burnham (Reform UK).