Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WATSON STREET, LS27 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON STREET, LS27 0AJ.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS27 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS27 0AJ's 60% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 17.0% year-on-year.

home £175,766 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS27 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Watson Street, 0.6km from Town End in Morley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, LS27 0AJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS27 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00058180 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS27 0AJ. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 153,000

19 sales · Mean £ 151,605

Detached

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 228,666

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS27 0AJ is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences139
Shoplifting31
Public order24
Burglary22
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Fountain Primary School

Good405 pupils0.2 km
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The Morley Academy

Outstanding1471 pupils0.5 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Bruntcliffe Academy

Good1146 pupils1.0 km
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Seven Hills Primary School

Good455 pupils1.1 km
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Morley Victoria Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.1 km
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Asquith Primary School

Good426 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • B And M Bargains0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Edible Expressions0.9 km
  • The Card Factory0.7 km
  • Greggs (Morley)0.7 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Boomerang Deli0.8 km
  • Cafe Nicole's0.8 km
  • Fresh Start Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • The Little Biscuit Pottery Painting Studio0.5 km
  • Woodys Sandwich Shop0.8 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Cooplands0.7 km
  • Man Wah0.1 km
  • Cafe Fude0.6 km
  • Dukes Pizza0.8 km
  • Hillycroft Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Fountain Inn0.6 km
  • Morley Cricket And Sports Club0.4 km
  • Morley Rugby Football Club0.4 km
  • Morley United Services Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Vault0.7 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Leeds Home Shopping Centre (Asda)0.9 km
  • Morrisons (Morley)0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley1.5 km
  • Cottingley3.3 km
  • Batley3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • East Park Street0.2 km
  • Fountain Street East Park St0.2 km
  • Morley Academy0.2 km
  • Fountain Street Morley Academy0.2 km
  • Elvaston Road Flexbury Ave0.2 km