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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Morley (Leeds)

A snapshot of life in Morley (Leeds), Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Morley (Leeds) is a town in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 32,562. The average house price is £220,412 and the overall crime rate is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Morley (Leeds) ranks

Population

32,562

Avg House Price

£220,412

Crime Rate

116.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

486 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,465

Median Age

40.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Morley (leeds)'s detached homes (£366,765) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£122,097).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Morley (leeds) prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£175,403 → £220,412).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£366,765£365,00072
Semi-Detached£237,715£235,250158
Terraced£180,241£170,000193
Flat£122,097£121,25056

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Morley (Leeds) is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Morley (leeds): violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools9
Primary7
Secondary2
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Asquith Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Bruntcliffe AcademySecondaryGood
Churwell Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Fountain Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Morley Newlands AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Morley Victoria Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Seven Hills Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Francis Catholic Primary School, MorleyPrimaryGood
The Morley AcademySecondaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Morley (leeds) averages 486 Mbps — 386% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Morley (leeds) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.4
% Rated C or Above65.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,138

Demographics & Economy

Population32,562
Median Age40.1
Median Household Income£31,465
Employment Rate56.8%
Owner Occupied57%
Degree-Level Qualified34.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Morley (leeds)?
The average house price in Morley (leeds) is £220,412 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Morley (leeds)?
The most affordable entry point in Morley (leeds) is a flat, with an average price of £122,097.
Is Morley (leeds) a safe place to live?
Morley (leeds) has a recorded crime rate of 116.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Morley (leeds)?
Morley (leeds) has 9 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Morley (leeds)?
Average broadband download speeds in Morley (leeds) are around 486 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.5% of premises.
How big is Morley (leeds)?
Morley (leeds) is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 32,562.

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