LS27 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shire Road, 0.3km from Birks in Morley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in LS27 0BF has the character of a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 15.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS27 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00058205 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIRE ROAD, LS27 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRE ROAD, LS27 0BF.
559
33
£ 45,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS27 0BF 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
LS27 0BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS27 0BF. The average age is 32.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 163,000
13 sales · Mean £ 177,092
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 200,599
Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 272,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS27 0BF is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodkirk Academy
Fountain Primary School
The Morley Academy
Seven Hills Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Olive Catering0.7 km
- The Little Biscuit Pottery Painting Studio0.9 km
- Gate Of India0.3 km
- Woodys Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- Goodstuff.10.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- Fountain Street News1.0 km
- Kris Corner1.0 km
- Glen Store0.7 km
- Fountain Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Morley United Services Club Ltd0.8 km
- Halfway House1.0 km
- Stump Cross Inn0.5 km
- The Sportsman0.9 km
- Carriers Arms0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cafe Fude0.9 km
- Trojan Pizza0.9 km
- Morley Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Andalus0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leeds Home Shopping Centre (Asda)0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi Stores0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Urban Resort - Leeds South0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morley1.8 km
- Batley3.3 km
- Cottingley3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Britannia Rd Harrop Terrace0.2 km
- Harrop Terrace0.2 km
- Tingley Mills0.2 km
- Tingley Mills0.3 km
- Tingley Mills0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS270BF · Data under Open Government Licence