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WF3 1AY

Wharfedale Rise

Morley South

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Overview

Postcode WF3 1AY 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 Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk is £49,473 per year. The nearest station is Morley, about 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk is £49,473 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WF3 1AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk near WF3 1AY 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
2,910.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.53(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.94(-16%)
Public order
7.96(-10%)
Burglary
6.64(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
87.28%
Indian
13
4.59%
Pakistani
9
3.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.77%
Chinese
3
1.06%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.48%
Apprenticeship
26
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
61.36%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.33%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Morley South

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)333
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £260K

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.

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
Detached48£361,250£328
Semi-Detached108£237,750£312
Terraced125£179,995£235
Flats52£121,250£198

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£131,250£232,000£174,975
2026£317,000£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£296£228
2026£328£192£312£233
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 1AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF3 1AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 202654, Wharfedale Rise, Wakefield, WF3 1AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
13 Nov 202549, Wharfedale Rise, Wakefield, WF3 1BASemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
23 May 202549, Wharfedale Rise, Wakefield, WF3 1BASemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
22 May 20265, Syke Avenue, Wakefield, WF3 1LUTerracedFreehold£180,000
20 Oct 202515, Syke Road, Wakefield, WF3 1BPDetachedFreehold£379,000

Schools

In the WF3 1AY postcode area, located within Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF3 1AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWesterton Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWoodkirk AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHill Top Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF3 1AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF3 1AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop13a Syke Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BPWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miLeefair Stores2 Baghill Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1DEWalking directions to Leefair Stores

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 WF3 1AY, 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 Bruntcliffe & WoodkirkE02002435
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 106DE01011548
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF3 1AY

Is WF3 1AY (Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk) safe?

The area around WF3 1AY records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near WF3 1AY?

The median sale price around WF3 1AY in Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk is £202,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 333 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF3 1AY?

There are 4 schools close to WF3 1AY, including Westerton Primary Academy (Good), Woodkirk Academy (Good) and Hill Top Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF3 1AY?

WF3 1AY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,478 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF3 1AY (Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering WF3 1AY is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Burnham (Reform UK).