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.
WATSON STREET, LS27 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON STREET, LS27 0AJ.
251
42
£ 37,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Fountain Primary School
The Morley Academy
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
Bruntcliffe Academy
Seven Hills Primary School
Morley Victoria Primary School
Asquith Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Vicarage Hotel0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS270AJ · Data under Open Government Licence