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LS27 9ES

King Street

Morley South

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Detailed insights for LS27 9ES

Overview

Postcode LS27 9ES 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 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 median sale price in Morley South is £200,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,950 and £261,750. The nearest station is Morley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Scatcherd Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
225
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Morley Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,436 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Morley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 225.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Morley Central is £42,306 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS27 9ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Morley Central near LS27 9ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS27 9ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Morley

N/A

Walking directions to Morley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS27 9ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miScatcherd ParkMediumWalking directions to Scatcherd Park
0.3 miHembrigg ParkMediumWalking directions to Hembrigg Park
0.4 miLewisham ParkSmallWalking directions to Lewisham Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
6,402.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
132.12(+1408%)
Violence and sexual offences
100.2(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.24(+196%)
Public order
35.85(+306%)
Burglary
20.14(+295%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
90.87%
Other White
8
3.32%
African
4
1.66%
Chinese
3
1.24%
Caribbean
2
0.83%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
39.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.98%
No qualifications
21
9.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
34.75%
Owns with a mortgage
40
33.9%
Owns outright
32
27.12%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Morley South

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £257
Sales (last 12 months): 323
Typical range (middle 50%): £152K – £262K

Based on 323 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Morley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £752,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£361,250£330
Semi-Detached91£240,000£311
Terraced125£176,500£232
Flats53£122,500£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£132,500£232,000£175,000
2026£350,000£110,000£237,750£175,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£294£226
2026£334£190£312£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morley South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 9ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 9ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202667, King Street, Leeds, LS27 9ESTerracedFreehold£140,000
07 Nov 20255, King Street, Leeds, LS27 9ESTerracedFreehold£270,000
27 Oct 202523, King Street, Leeds, LS27 9ESTerracedFreehold£176,500
28 Nov 202521, Great Northern Street, Leeds, LS27 9AFTerracedFreehold£104,000
26 Sept 202553, Great Northern Street, Leeds, LS27 9AFTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the LS27 9ES postcode area, located within Morley Central, there are 5 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for LS27 9ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableQueenswood SchoolOther independent school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryThe Morley AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySeven Hills Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS27 9ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS27 9ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiChartists Way, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9ETWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miFulton's FoodsMarket Square, Hope Street, Leeds, LS27 8HAWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.3 miMorrisonsWindsor Court, Leeds, LS27 9BGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miSouth Parade Late Store17 South Parade, Leeds, LS27 8AJWalking directions to South Parade Late Store
0.4 miIshis39a Peel Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8RGWalking directions to Ishis

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 9ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Burnham

Morley South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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 SouthE05011407
ParishMorleyE04012764
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morley CentralE02002433
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 104BE01011541
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS27 9ES

Is LS27 9ES (Morley Central) safe?

The area around LS27 9ES 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS27 9ES?

The median sale price around LS27 9ES in Morley South is £200,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 323 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS27 9ES?

There are 8 schools close to LS27 9ES, including Queenswood School (Good), The Morley Academy (Outstanding) and Seven Hills Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LS27 9ES?

The closest station to LS27 9ES is Morley, about 1,067 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS27 9ES?

LS27 9ES 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).

Who represents LS27 9ES (Morley Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering LS27 9ES is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Burnham (Reform UK).