Area Information for Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR

Dowson Drive in Morley is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the Morley South ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leeds South West and Morley. This page combines information for the address Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LS27 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LS27 8TR.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Leeds
Ward Morley South
Constituency Leeds South West and Morley * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 6 property sales in Dowson Drive, LS27 8TR since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 65 crimes were reported within half a mile of LS27 8TR - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Leeds South), and the West Yorkshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR:

Adelaide Avenue, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8RF
Bradley View, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TN
Hobson Close, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8UF
Saxton Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8WT
Wellington Row, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8YX
Middlebrook Close, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8UN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LS27 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 6 property sales in Dowson Drive since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 79
Semi-Detached 61
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 149
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 60% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 42
Owned with Mortgage 89
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 17
Rent Free 0
Total 149

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 21
Two People 57
Three People 31
Four People 29
Five People 11
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 150

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 20
Family Household 121
Other Household 7
Total 148

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 105
Deprived In One Dimension 29
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 149

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leeds South West and Morley constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 205
Female 200
Total 405

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 35
5-9 34
10-14 27
15-19 15
20-24 18
25-29 24
30-34 46
35-39 42
40-44 27
45-49 29
50-54 30
55-59 28
60-64 16
65-69 10
70-74 11
75-79 3
80-84 5
85+ 7
Total 407

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LS27 8TR does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 78
Married 199
Separated 2
Divorced 11
Widowed 11
Total 301

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 234
Good 118
Fair 41
Bad 9
Very Bad 2
Total 404

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 140
Apprenticeship 24
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 45
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 37
Total 300

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 320
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 35
Pakistani 10
Chinese 14
Other Asian 8
Black African 6
Arab 5
Other 3
Total 409

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 349
European Union 9
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 39
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 403

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 349
10+ Years 35
5-10 Years 7
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 403

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LS27 8TR.

Passport(s) Held
None 48
United Kingdom 332
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 15
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 165
Christian 173
Buddhist 6
Hindu 31
Jewish 1
Muslim 16
Sikh 3
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 10
Total 405

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Morley South ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 54% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 159
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 40
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 0
Total 296

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 41
Professional Occupations 61
Associate Professional Occupations 39
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 236

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 66
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 72
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 42
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 18
Full-time Student 9
Total 302

Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR is within the Leeds South policing neighbourhood, under the West Yorkshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 65 crimes were reported within half a mile of LS27 8TR.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 65 crimes committed near Dowson Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Leeds South
Elland Road Police Station
Elland Road
LS11 8BU
Website: http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/leeds/leeds-south/contacts

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Morley. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LS27 8TR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR. The nearest railway station is Morley, approximately 230 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Morley 230 yards
White Rose 0.8 miles
Cottingley 1.3 miles
Batley 3.1 miles
Leeds 3.6 miles
Outwood 4 miles
Dewsbury 4.4 miles
Burley Park 4.4 miles
Bramley (West Yorkshire) 4.4 miles
Headingley 4.8 miles
Kirkstall Forge 5.3 miles
New Pudsey 5.4 miles
Wakefield Westgate 5.8 miles
Ravensthorpe 5.8 miles
Woodlesford 6 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate 6.3 miles
Low Moor 6.7 miles
Cross Gates 6.8 miles
Mirfield 6.8 miles
Horsforth 7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR. The nearest is Morley Newlands Academy, approximately 430 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Morley Newlands Academy 430 yards January 2018
    
Seven Hills Primary School 580 yards May 2023
    
Churwell Primary Academy 0.7 miles  
Morley Victoria Primary School 0.8 miles December 2023
    
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley 0.9 miles November 2014
    
Asquith Primary School 1 mile May 2015
    
Fountain Primary School 1.1 miles  
Westwood Primary School 1.3 miles October 2014
    
Lift Cottingley 1.4 miles  
Middleton Primary School 1.7 miles November 2016
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR. The nearest is The Morley Academy, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Morley Academy 0.9 miles September 2024
Bruntcliffe Academy 1.3 miles November 2024
Woodkirk Academy 1.3 miles November 2017
    
The Stephen Longfellow Academy 1.3 miles October 2019
    
Cockburn School 1.4 miles February 2022
    
The Elland Academy 2.1 miles July 2017
    
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2.3 miles June 2024
    
Cockburn John Charles Academy 2.4 miles April 2022
    
Batley Girls' High School 2.6 miles October 2013
    
The Farnley Academy 2.7 miles September 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR. The nearest is South Queen Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR. The nearest is Whitecross Dental Care Limited, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR. The nearest is Aire Court, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Dowson Drive, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8TR. The nearest is Phipps Opticians, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in LS27 8TR

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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