Alden Court is in Morley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS27 0SH is located in the Morley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alden Court, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS27 0SQ, LS27 0SF, LS27 0SG, LS27 0RT, LS27 0DS, LS27 0DF, LS27 0DE, LS27 0DU, LS27 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS27 0SH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 35.2% | 29.8% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 39.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 10.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 43.7% | 35.5% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 19.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 22.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 14.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 23% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.2% | 98.6% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.3% | 95.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alden Court was 193.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Alden Court has the 23rd highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 141st highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Alden Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2025-03-21 | £73,566 |
| 29 Alden Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-11-13 | £70,680 |
| 23 Alden Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-02-10 | £83,162 |
| 3 Alden Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2022-07-11 | £66,051 |
| 3 Alden Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2015-02-27 | £57,055 |
LS27 0SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS27 0SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Primary School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0AW | 2out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley Highcliffe Road , Morley LS27 9LX | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills Primary School Appleby Way , Morley LS27 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Newlands Academy Wide Lane , Morley LS27 8PG | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,916 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 | 3,859 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 | 3,076 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 | 900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 3,616 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 | 235 yd | |
| McDonalds (Morley) | Asda Stores Ltd, Howley Park Road | 519 yd | |
| FranklinSmiths - The Kitchen | 121 Fountain Street, Morley | 532 yd | |
| Nanas Cafe/Kitchen | 78 Fountain Street, Morley | 549 yd | |
| Woodys Sandwich Shop | 66 Bridge Street, Morley | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stump Cross Inn | Britannia Road, Morley | 50 yd | |
| Michelle Mcinnis | Britannia Cooling Ltd, Adjacent Stump Cross Inn | 52 yd | |
| The Morley Dashers | High Street, Morley | 294 yd | |
| Halfway House | Bruntcliffe Road, Morley | 568 yd | |
| Nigel Bell Catering | Masonic Lodge, Bruntcliffe Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Chinese Takeaway | 150 Fountain Street, Morley | 501 yd | |
| Man Wah | 36 Fountain Street, Morley | 578 yd | |
| Altered Management UK/Sabrosa Mexican | Thornfield House, Bruntcliffe Road | 676 yd | |
| Rodeos | 14 South Queen Street, Morley | 738 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 2 South Queen Street, Morley | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Chartists Way, Morley | 562 yd | |
| Leeds Home Shopping Centre (Asda) | Howley Park Road, Morley | 608 yd | |
| Asda | Howley Park Road, Morley | 608 yd | |
| Morrisons (Morley) | Windsor Court, Morley | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Primary School FOUNTAIN STREET | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Hembrigg Recreation 3A 3A QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Morley Academy FOUNTAIN STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Dean White'S Gym | 828 yd | |
| Dartmouth Park DARTMOUTH PARK DARTMOUTH PARK ST ANDREWS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Morley Rugby Football Club SCATCHERD LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Morley Cricket Club SCATCHERD LANE | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre (Closed) Queensway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,084 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.