Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCOTCHMAN LANE, LS27 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTCHMAN LANE, LS27 0BQ.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS27 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £264k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 46.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS27 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scotchman Lane, 0.7km from America Moor in Morley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 46.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS27 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00058209 (shared with 17 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 0BQ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 393,997

8 sales · Mean £ 459,248

Terraced

£ 111,500

16 sales · Mean £ 106,634

Semi-Detached

£ 183,997

8 sales · Mean £ 181,373

Flat

£ 81,000

1 sales · Mean £ 81,000

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

LS27 0BQ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences43
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary20
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Fountain Primary School

Good405 pupils0.4 km
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Bruntcliffe Academy

Good1146 pupils1.1 km
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The Morley Academy

Outstanding1471 pupils1.1 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley

Good235 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Kris Corner0.4 km
  • Fountain Street News0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Withn Fountain Medical Centre1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Halfway House0.2 km
  • Morley Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Nigel Bell Catering0.3 km
  • Stump Cross Inn0.5 km
  • The Morley Dashers0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Frankies Express0.7 km
  • Franklin Smiths The Kitchen0.6 km
  • Little Scallywags0.4 km
  • McDonalds (Morley)0.5 km
  • Mermaid Fish Restaurant0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Leeds Home Shopping Centre (Asda)0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores0.9 km
  • Asda0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Morley Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Altered Management UK/Sabrosa Mexican0.2 km
  • Man Wah0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley2.1 km
  • Batley3.1 km
  • Cottingley3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Howley Park Road0.1 km
  • Howley Park Road0.1 km
  • Bruntcliffe Road Scotchman Ln0.2 km
  • Bruntcliffe Road Scotchman Ln0.2 km
  • Fountain St Britannia Road0.2 km