Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCOTCHMAN CLOSE, LS27 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTCHMAN CLOSE, LS27 0BH.

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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 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LS27 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scotchman Close, 0.6km from America Moor in Morley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.

For families considering a move, LS27 0BH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £214k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS27 0BH 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 0BH. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

7 sales · Mean £ 192,427

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

Crime around LS27 0BH is moderate at 52 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 offences38
Shoplifting20
Burglary19
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Fountain Primary School

Good405 pupils0.5 km
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The Morley Academy

Outstanding1471 pupils1.2 km
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Bruntcliffe Academy

Good1146 pupils1.3 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley

Good235 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kris Corner0.5 km
  • Fountain Street News0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Halfway House0.3 km
  • Morley Masonic Club0.5 km
  • Nigel Bell Catering0.5 km
  • Stump Cross Inn0.6 km
  • The Morley Dashers0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Frankies Express0.8 km
  • Franklin Smiths The Kitchen0.7 km
  • Little Scallywags0.3 km
  • McDonalds (Morley)0.4 km
  • Mermaid Fish Restaurant0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Leeds Home Shopping Centre (Asda)0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Morley Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Altered Management UK/Sabrosa Mexican0.4 km
  • Man Wah0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morley2.2 km
  • Batley2.9 km
  • Cottingley4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Howley Park Road0.1 km
  • Howley Park Road0.1 km
  • Scotchman Ln Bridge0.2 km
  • Scotchman Ln Bridge0.2 km
  • Morley ASDA0.3 km