Curlew Rise, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8US

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS27 8US is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.9%	51.7%	-4.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	44.1%	48.3%	4.2%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LS27 8US there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.4%	31.5%	1.1%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	51.7%	-1.6%	44.2%	7.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	11.2%	9.1%	-2.1%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	4.3%	2.4%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	60.7%	63.4%	2.7%	48.4%	15.0%
Good health	34.2%	31.5%	-2.7%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	3.7%	4.7%	1.0%	12.7%	-8.0%
Bad health	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	4.0%	-3.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 8US this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.4%	7.7%	-0.7%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	10.7%	-7.1%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	20.6%	5.2%	13.4%	7.2%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.6%	1.4%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	23.2%	7.8%	16.9%	6.3%
Degree or Similar	36%	30.5%	-5.5%	33.8%	-3.3%
Other	2.8%	1.7%	-1.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.6%	97.7%	2.1%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	95.3%	95.6%	0.3%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	2%	2.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	95%	-0.3%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.2%	76.7%	15.5%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Curlew Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curlew Rise was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Morley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Curlew Rise has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Morley South and the 306th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LS27 8US, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Curlew Rise are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Curlew Rise, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8US

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS27 8US

Average Price
£361,909

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£361,909

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Curlew Rise

Average Price
£370,644

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£370,644

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Curlew RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Curlew Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-03-27	£436,817
6 Curlew Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-08-30	£328,704
3 Curlew Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2021-11-26	£421,440
16 Curlew Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2021-11-24	£433,311
15 Curlew Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-01-15	£356,528

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS27 8US

Employment

LS27 8US 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	128
Part-Time Employee	30
Retired	25
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	29
Education	24
Financial and insurance activities	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	9
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Morley Newlands Academy Wide Lane , Morley LS27 8PG	4out of 4	676 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seven Hills Primary School Appleby Way , Morley LS27 8LA	3out of 4	880 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW	4out of 4	1,781 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley Highcliffe Road , Morley LS27 9LX	3out of 4	1,783 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fountain Primary School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0AW	2out of 4	1,796 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD	4out of 4	1,511 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ	3out of 4	1,556 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ	3out of 4	2,492 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT	3out of 4	2,862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ	- not rated	3,912 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,556 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD	3out of 4	4,675 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB	- not rated	1,057 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG	- not rated	3,022 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ	3out of 4	4,389 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ	3out of 4	4,463 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP	3out of 4	4,588 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nells Place	135 Wide Lane, Morley	462 yd
Goodfillers	22 Albert Drive, Morley	746 yd
Kasa Rosa	Town End, Fountain Street	970 yd
Olive Catering	Hermes Limited, Capitol House	970 yd
Hay Hay Kitchen	51D Commercial Street, Morley	1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gardeners Arms	Wide Lane, Morley	618 yd
Carriers Arms	Glen Road, Morley	812 yd
Tipsy Cow	Town End Works, Wide Lane	865 yd
The Miners Arms	107 Albert Road, Morley	925 yd
Morley United Services Club Ltd	High Street, Morley	970 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Chef	133 Wide Lane, Morley	462 yd
Shang Hai Dragon	70 Middleton Road, Morley	632 yd
Tacchinos Pizza	28 Albert Drive, Morley	770 yd
Miners Fisheries	2A Clough Street, Morley	847 yd
Dukes Pizza	Unit 1, City Works	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Glen Road Playing Fields OWL RIDGE	grass pitches	531 yd
Morley Newlands Academy WIDE LANE	grass pitches	636 yd
Joe G'S Fitness Centre TOPCLIFFE MILL TOPCLIFFE MILL TOPCLIFFE LANE	health and fitness suite	883 yd
Fusion Fitness CITY MILLS CITY MILLS PEEL STREET	health and fitness suite	903 yd
Seven Hills Primary School APPLEBY WAY	grass pitches	1,015 yd
Dean White'S Gym		1,052 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	160.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.