King Street is in Morley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS27 9ES 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 King Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS27 9ER, LS27 9AF, LS27 9EP, LS27 9EW, LS27 9EU, LS27 9BF, LS27 9AA, LS27 9AG, LS27 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS27 9ES has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 46.7% | 48.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS27 9ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.9% | 54% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 26.1% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 53% | 46.9% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around LS27 9ES this area, 9.9% 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 | 15.2% | 9.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 20.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 39.6% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.8% | 92.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 92.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 217.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.7% higher than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 371st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,400 | 2025-02-07 | £134,755 |
| 29 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-12-06 | £154,862 |
| 65 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-09-15 | £125,658 |
| 83 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-09-04 | £136,307 |
| 3 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-31 | £190,000 |
LS27 9ES 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Primary School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0AW | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills Primary School Appleby Way , Morley LS27 8LA | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley Highcliffe Road , Morley LS27 9LX | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Newlands Academy Wide Lane , Morley LS27 8PG | 4out of 4 | 1,533 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,593 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 | 3,174 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 | 3,728 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 | 210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 4,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodstuff.1 | 4 South Queen Street, Morley | 115 yd | |
| The Little Biscuit Pottery Painting Studio | 21 Fountain Street, Morley | 133 yd | |
| Eighteen90 | 135 - 137 Queen Street, Morley | 154 yd | |
| Bacchuss | 131 Queen Street, Morley | 164 yd | |
| Kasa Rosa | Town End, Fountain Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley United Services Club Ltd | High Street, Morley | 184 yd | |
| Morley Sports Lounge | Second Floor, High Point House | 215 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Queen Street, Morley | 216 yd | |
| Picture House | 117A Queen Street, Morley | 240 yd | |
| Tipsy Cow | Town End Works, Wide Lane | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeos | 14 South Queen Street, Morley | 82 yd | |
| Andalus | 16 South Queen Street, Morley | 99 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 2 South Queen Street, Morley | 111 yd | |
| Trojan Pizza | 8 South Queen Street, Morley | 111 yd | |
| Cafe Fude | 12 South Queen Street, Morley | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Chartists Way, Morley | 205 yd | |
| Morrisons (Morley) | Windsor Court, Morley | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hembrigg Recreation 3A 3A QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Morley Academy FOUNTAIN STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Fusion Fitness CITY MILLS CITY MILLS PEEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre (Closed) Queensway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Seven Hills Primary School APPLEBY WAY | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Glen Road Playing Fields OWL RIDGE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Morley Cricket Club SCATCHERD LANE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Fountain Primary School FOUNTAIN STREET | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Morley Rugby Football Club SCATCHERD LANE | grass pitches | 873 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.