Hardy Street is in Morley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS27 8HU is located in the Morley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardy Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS27 8JD, LS27 8HT, LS27 8HS, LS27 8JB, LS27 8JF, LS27 8JE, LS27 8PZ, LS27 8LA, LS27 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS27 8HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 53.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46% | 46.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 24.4% | 24.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 41.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 17.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.5% | 24.9% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -23.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 28.4% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 15.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around LS27 8HU this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 37.3% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 24% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 93.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 88.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 87.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy Street was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardy Street has the 37th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 779th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Hardy Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-02 | £331,922 |
| 21 Hardy Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-29 | £298,870 |
| 10 Hardy Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-10-27 | £396,573 |
| 5 Hardy Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2017-01-06 | £296,828 |
| 19 Hardy Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2016-02-29 | £307,037 |
LS27 8HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Primary School Appleby Way , Morley LS27 8LA | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Street Infant School Peel Street , Morley LS27 8QE | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Infant School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9JJ | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | - not rated | 875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley High School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe School Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 4,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 5,316 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 5,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,551 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 | - not rated | 4,328 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 | 451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Square School Cardinal Square , LS11 8HS | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy Barkly Road , LS11 7EN | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Core Training and Development limited network house , Ashfield way LS12 5JB | - not rated | 3,897 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Deli | 4D Albion Street, Morley | 247 yd | |
| Cafe Nicoles | 1 Annie Street, Morley | 252 yd | |
| Cafe Nicole's | 1 Annie Street, Morley | 252 yd | |
| Junior Kitchen | Unit 1D, Co Operative Buildings | 258 yd | |
| Compassionate Kitchen | Unit 81, Morley Market | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Mercantile Club | 16 Commercial Street, Morley | 229 yd | |
| The Slip Inn | Albion Street, Morley | 247 yd | |
| The Royal | Station Road, Morley | 277 yd | |
| The Vault | 40 Queen Street, Morley | 302 yd | |
| Havana Bar | 32 Queen Street, Morley | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Fortune | 38 Peel Street, Morley | 275 yd | |
| Cooplands | 93 Queen Street, Morley | 305 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Morley | 30 Chapel Hill, Morley | 310 yd | |
| China Town Take-away | 18 Chapel Hill, Morley | 310 yd | |
| Koi's Kitchen | 34 Chapel Hill, Morley | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (Morley) | Windsor Court, Morley | 369 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Chartists Way, Morley | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Primary School APPLEBY WAY | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Fusion Fitness CITY MILLS CITY MILLS PEEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Future Bodies Gym & Fitness Centre BANK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre (Closed) Queensway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Morley Academy FOUNTAIN STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Morley Cricket Club SCATCHERD LANE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Glen Road Playing Fields OWL RIDGE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Hembrigg Recreation 3A 3A QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Nepshaw Lane Pos FIELDING WAY | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.