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.
SCOTCHMAN LANE, LS27 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTCHMAN LANE, LS27 0BQ.
291
48
£ 45,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Fountain Primary School
Bruntcliffe Academy
The Morley Academy
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Vicarage Hotel0.5 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leeds Home Shopping Centre (Asda)0.6 km
- Aldi Stores0.9 km
- Asda0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS270BQ · Data under Open Government Licence