Town Pop. 32,119

Living in Morley (Leeds): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Morley (Leeds) is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 80/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 23/100 against a town median of 88/100.

It scores 5 points below the LS11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. On transport specifically, Morley (Leeds) sits 8 points below the LS11 district figure of 88/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

166.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 2,059 crimes

↑ 92% above national average

Shoplifting 788 crimes

↑ 214% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 454 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Public order 406 crimes

↑ 94% above national average

Other theft 352 crimes

↑ 77% above national average

other 1,286 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Millshaw Road 662 crimes
2 Supermarket 368 crimes
3 Parking Area 152 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 14.9 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³

Green Space 48

Parks Ample 42

Sports Pitches Ample 16

Allotments Ample 4

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 4

Bowling Greens Ample 4

Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 17 in area · 36 within 4km

1Outstanding14Good2Ungraded

Morley Victoria Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Asquith Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Bruntcliffe AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Churwell Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2020
Good
Fountain Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Gildersome Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
Good
Lift CottingleyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Morley Newlands AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Reach AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
Good
Seven Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital2 mi

Leeds General Infirmary2.7 mi

St James's Hospital A&E3.7 mi

Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%

3 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,294 patients per GP

6dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%

available across Leeds

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 843 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate64.2%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed64.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired19.9%Student3.3%Other inactive9.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary28.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership64.7%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Leeds · 2026-27

A £1,523

B £1,776

C £2,030

D £2,284

E £2,792

F £3,299

G £3,807

H £4,568

Energy Yorkshire region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Yorkshire Water

Average bill regional £437/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Morley 0.6 mi

Cottingley 1.6 mi

Batley 2.6 mi

J28 M62 1.1 mi

J27 M62 1.3 mi

J28 M62 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 39

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 33

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18

Retail Shopping Ample 80

Takeaways Ample 41

Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£205,000	236
Detached	£400,000	41
Semi-detached	£243,965	64
Terraced	£176,500	95
Flat / Maisonette	£120,000	36

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Morley (Leeds) a nice place to live?

Morley (Leeds) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Morley (Leeds) is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Morley (Leeds)?

Crime levels in Morley (Leeds) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 5,345 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morley (Leeds)?

Among the top-rated schools in Morley (Leeds) are Morley Victoria Primary School, Asquith Primary School and Bruntcliffe Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 17 rated schools in Morley (Leeds) in total.

What are house prices like in Morley (Leeds)?

The current median house price in Morley (Leeds) is £205,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £243,965, terraced £176,500, flat £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 236 sales recorded in the past 12 months.