Morley, Leeds
Morley, Leeds is a suburban town in south Leeds, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Morley, Leeds — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: LS27
Morley is a market town in the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire, approximately five miles south-west of Leeds city centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Tingley, Gildersome, Churwell, Ardsley and Bruntcliffe. Local reference points include Morley Town Hall, Morley railway station and Morley market. Morley falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
A traditional market town retaining a distinct identity within the City of Leeds, known for Morley Town Hall — a Grade I listed Victorian civic building — and for producing Asquith, the former British Prime Minister.
Morley was an independent municipal borough until 1974. It developed as a textile manufacturing town in the Industrial Revolution, particularly known for woollen cloth production. Morley Town Hall, a Grade I listed building in the Gothic style, was completed in 1895. Herbert Henry Asquith, Prime Minister from 1908 to 1916, was born in Morley in 1852. The town has its own civic traditions and a strong local identity distinct from Leeds.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Morley |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Morley, Leeds |
| Parent City | Leeds |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | LS27 |
| Post Town | Leeds |
| Administrative Area | Morley ward, Leeds City Council |
| Districts | Morley town centre, Morley North, Morley South, Bruntcliffe, Churwell |
| Property | Mix of Victorian stone terraces in the older town centre, with inter-war and post-war semi-detached and modern housing on surrounding residential estates. A predominantly family residential town. |
| Commercial | Morley town centre with a traditional market offer, supermarkets, local retail and independent businesses; Morley market a traditional local institution. |
| Transport | Morley railway station on the Caldervale line (Leeds–Bradford–Halifax) providing direct rail to Leeds and Bradford; bus routes along Queen Street and Corporation Street. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q1021179) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Morley Town Hall
- Morley railway station
- Morley market
- St Peter's Church
- Morley Bottoms
Roads & Routes
- Queen Street
- Corporation Street
- Fountain Street
- Bradford Road
- Elland Road
Notable Local Places
- Morley Town Hall (Grade I listed)
- Morley railway station
- Morley market
- Hillsborough Library
- Wadsley Bridge
About Morley, Leeds
Morley is a market town in the City of Leeds approximately five miles south-west of Leeds city centre, within the LS27 postcode district in West Yorkshire. An independent municipal borough until 1974, Morley retains its own town centre with a traditional market. Morley Town Hall — a Grade I listed Gothic civic building completed in 1895 — is the defining local landmark.
Morley developed as a woollen textile manufacturing town during the Industrial Revolution. Herbert Henry Asquith, Prime Minister from 1908 to 1916, was born in Morley in 1852. Morley railway station on the Caldervale line provides direct rail connections to Leeds and Bradford city centres.
Bus routes connect Morley to Leeds city centre and surrounding areas. The town falls within Morley North and Morley South wards, administered by Leeds City Council.
Morley, Leeds — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Morley, Leeds.
Location Name
Morley
Disambiguated Name
Morley, Leeds
Parent City
Leeds
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
LS27
Administrative Area
Morley ward, Leeds City Council
Nearby Areas
Tingley, Gildersome, Churwell, Ardsley
Property Types
Victorian stone terraces; inter-war and post-war semi-detached; modern housing
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
Morley — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Morley, Leeds.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Morley, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, features a mix of Victorian stone terraces and older housing in its town centre. The area is characterised by its proximity to open countryside on the southern and western edges, providing ample green space. Notable landmarks include Morley Town Hall, Morley railway station, and Morley market, with Queen Street and Corporation Street serving as main roads through the town.
Service relationship
Morley is within the Leeds service area of Apex Pest Control Ltd. Pest control service information is published on the main Apex Pest Control Ltd website: Leeds.
Areas Near Morley
Local area reference pages for places near Morley within the Leeds service area.
Tingley
A suburb east of Morley in south Leeds, WF3.
Gildersome
A village north-west of Morley on the Leeds–Bradford boundary, LS27.
Churwell
A suburb north of Morley between Morley and Leeds city centre, LS27.
Ardsley
A village east of Morley in the Wakefield district, WF3.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Morley
Driving directions from Morley Town Hall and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Leeds city centre to Morley
Apex Pest Control — Leeds Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Morley, Leeds
Location and coverage questions about Morley, Leeds.