Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF3 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF3 1BU.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF3 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 29, WF3 1BU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

WF3 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Topcliffe in Morley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00187142 (shared with 52 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 WF3 1BU. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.2%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

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

WF3 1BU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime3
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Woodkirk Academy

Good1862 pupils1.0 km
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Blackgates Primary Academy

Inadequate315 pupils1.1 km
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Westerton Primary Academy

Outstanding710 pupils1.2 km
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Morley Newlands Academy

Outstanding706 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tingley Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • New Scarborough Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fortune Inn0.8 km
  • The Balti House0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Urban Resort - Leeds South0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Olive Catering0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Tingley Off Licence And Grocers0.8 km
  • My Kampung0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley2.0 km
  • Cottingley3.7 km
  • Batley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Capitol Park0.1 km
  • Capitol Park0.1 km
  • White Bear0.5 km
  • White Bear0.5 km
  • Tingley Bradford Rd0.5 km