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LS27 9JR

Woodcross Fold

Morley North

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Detailed insights for LS27 9JR

Overview

Postcode LS27 9JR 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Morley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Mill Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Churwell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Churwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from LS27 9JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Churwell near LS27 9JR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS27 9JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Morley

N/A

Walking directions to Morley
1 mi

Cottingley

N/A

Walking directions to Cottingley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS27 9JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpringfield Mill ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Mill Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
5,645.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.2(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.31(-27%)
Other theft
5.52(-17%)
Other crime
3.15(-6%)
Burglary
3.15(-38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
89.56%
African
10
3.16%
Other White
7
2.22%
Other Asian
6
1.9%
Pakistani
5
1.58%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
33.59%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.46%
No qualifications
37
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
45.97%
Owns with a mortgage
57
45.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.03%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

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 9JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 9JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202558, Woodcross Fold, Leeds, LS27 9JRTerracedFreehold£258,000
22 May 202556, Woodcross, Leeds, LS27 9HUTerracedFreehold£230,000
29 Oct 20257, Rooms Fold, Leeds, LS27 9PSTerracedFreehold£265,000
10 Oct 202514, Woodside Drive, Leeds, LS27 9NLDetachedFreehold£359,000
21 Aug 202520, Woodcross Gardens, Leeds, LS27 9LWDetachedFreehold£252,500

Schools

In the LS27 9JR postcode area, located within Churwell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS27 9JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChurwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMorley Victoria Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryAsquith Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS27 9JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS27 9JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalVictoria Road, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9NUWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miIngle Stores54 Ingle Avenue, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9RBWalking directions to Ingle Stores
0.5 miT P Patel2 New Bank Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8NAWalking directions to T P Patel

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 9JR, 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 093CE01011526
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS27 9JR

Is LS27 9JR (Churwell) safe?

The area around LS27 9JR records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9JR?

The median sale price around LS27 9JR 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 9JR?

There are 7 schools close to LS27 9JR, including Churwell Primary School (Good), Morley Victoria Primary School (Outstanding) and Asquith Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS27 9JR?

The closest station to LS27 9JR is Morley, about 1,026 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS27 9JR?

LS27 9JR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS27 9JR (Churwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering LS27 9JR 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).