Bank Square is in Morley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS27 9SE is located in the Morley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bank Square, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS27 8LU, LS27 8LX, LS27 8TP, LS27 9JG, LS27 9DX, LS27 9JQ, LS27 9NY, LS27 8PD, LS27 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS27 9SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.4% | 37.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 43.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.9% | 17.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 16.1% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 28.1% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 94.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 97.9% | 93.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bank Square was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bank Square has the 30th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 663rd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Victoria Court Bank Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-03-11 | £234,465 |
| 5 Victoria Court Bank Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2023-12-13 | £211,035 |
| Unit 8 Victoria Court Bank Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-09-21 | £275,815 |
| 5 Victoria Court Bank Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2023-08-30 | £300,254 |
| 2 Victoria Court Bank Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-05-22 | £136,659 |
LS27 9SE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS27 9SE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Infant School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9JJ | - not rated | 213 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Hills Primary School Appleby Way , Morley LS27 8LA | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asquith Primary School Horsfall Street , Morley LS27 9QY | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,886 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 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley High School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe School Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,874 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 | 3,682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 4,501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 4,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 4,921 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 | 840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,331 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 | 4,621 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 | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Square School Cardinal Square , LS11 8HS | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Core Training and Development limited network house , Ashfield way LS12 5JB | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Corner | 20 Church Street, Morley | 28 yd | |
| Shake, Latte \& Roll | 2A Church Street, Morley | 178 yd | |
| The Full Monty (Morley) | 100 Victoria Road, Morley | 343 yd | |
| Oscars Cafe And Bar | 2A Queen Street, Morley | 363 yd | |
| Resident | 23 Queen Street, Morley | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Church Street WMC | Victoria Avenue, Morley | 134 yd | |
| Nelsons Arms | Victoria Road, Morley | 171 yd | |
| Morley Conservative Club | Chapel Hill, Morley | 301 yd | |
| Station Hop | 6 Station Road, Morley | 344 yd | |
| The Arkle | 105 Springfield Avenue, Morley | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Fisheries | 82 Church Street, Morley | 82 yd | |
| Juniper | 22 Chapel Hill, Morley | 283 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Morley | 30 Chapel Hill, Morley | 292 yd | |
| China Town Take-away | 18 Chapel Hill, Morley | 292 yd | |
| Koi's Kitchen | 34 Chapel Hill, Morley | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (Morley) | Windsor Court, Morley | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Bodies Gym & Fitness Centre BANK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 105 yd |
| Seven Hills Primary School APPLEBY WAY | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre (Closed) Queensway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Morley Leisure Centre QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Fusion Fitness CITY MILLS CITY MILLS PEEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Nepshaw Lane Pos FIELDING WAY | grass pitches | 868 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 262.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 262.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.