Finchley Way is in Morley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS27 0RF is located in the Morley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchley Way, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS27 0RB, LS27 0RJ, LS27 0RD, LS27 0RE, LS27 0RG, LS27 0RH, LS27 0SG, LS27 0RR, LS27 0RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS27 0RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 32.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 50.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 39.4% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 44.4% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 10.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 19.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 22.4% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 93.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 96.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 96.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchley Way was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finchley Way has the 47th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 877th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Finchley Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,763 | 2025-01-31 | £201,387 |
| 17 Finchley Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-24 | £207,869 |
| 6 Finchley Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2023-04-11 | £196,392 |
| 4 Finchley Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2018-03-23 | £249,566 |
| 17 Finchley Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,050 | 2018-01-12 | £207,951 |
LS27 0RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Primary School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0AW | 2out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley Highcliffe Road , Morley LS27 9LX | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills Primary School Appleby Way , Morley LS27 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asquith Primary School Horsfall Street , Morley LS27 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Fish Restaurant | 123 Britannia Road, Morley | 361 yd | |
| FranklinSmiths - The Kitchen | 121 Fountain Street, Morley | 400 yd | |
| Nanas Cafe/Kitchen | 78 Fountain Street, Morley | 435 yd | |
| The Little Biscuit Pottery Painting Studio | 21 Fountain Street, Morley | 542 yd | |
| Goodstuff.1 | 4 South Queen Street, Morley | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morley Dashers | High Street, Morley | 170 yd | |
| Stump Cross Inn | Britannia Road, Morley | 273 yd | |
| Michelle Mcinnis | Britannia Cooling Ltd, Adjacent Stump Cross Inn | 274 yd | |
| Morley United Services Club Ltd | High Street, Morley | 592 yd | |
| Halfway House | Bruntcliffe Road, Morley | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Wah | 36 Fountain Street, Morley | 431 yd | |
| Morley Chinese Takeaway | 150 Fountain Street, Morley | 473 yd | |
| Rodeos | 14 South Queen Street, Morley | 546 yd | |
| Andalus | 16 South Queen Street, Morley | 587 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 2 South Queen Street, Morley | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Chartists Way, Morley | 340 yd | |
| Morrisons (Morley) | Windsor Court, Morley | 788 yd | |
| Leeds Home Shopping Centre (Asda) | Howley Park Road, Morley | 833 yd | |
| Asda | Howley Park Road, Morley | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hembrigg Recreation 3A 3A QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Fountain Primary School FOUNTAIN STREET | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Morley Academy FOUNTAIN STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Morley Rugby Football Club SCATCHERD LANE | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Morley Cricket Club SCATCHERD LANE | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Dartmouth Park DARTMOUTH PARK DARTMOUTH PARK ST ANDREWS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Dean White'S Gym | 861 yd | |
| Morley Leisure Centre (Closed) Queensway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Glen Road Playing Fields OWL RIDGE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.