Leeds South West and Morley
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This constituency includes Morley, a market town with a rich textile history and a bustling high street. The surrounding suburbs and countryside provide walking trails, golf courses, and family attractions. Excellent road and rail links connect the area to Leeds, Wakefield, and beyond, making it ideal for commuters. Local parks, leisure centres, and community events add to the area’s appeal.
Wards in Leeds South West and Morley
Leeds South West and Morley is divided into 4 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ardsley & Robin Hood
- Farnley & Wortley
- Morley North
- Morley South
Leeds South West and Morley is a constituency that covers these wards in Leeds.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 20,007 | 20.80% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,687 | 6.95% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,569 | 14.10% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,412 | 20.18% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,908 | 20.69% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,621 | 17.28% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 83,931 | 87.68% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,832 | 2.96% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,879 | 1.96% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,248 | 1.30% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 809 | 0.85% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 693 | 0.72% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| White and Asian | 582 | 0.61% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 572 | 0.60% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 538 | 0.56% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 489 | 0.51% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 461 | 0.48% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 388 | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 293 | 0.31% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 293 | 0.31% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 245 | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 208 | 0.22% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 138 | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 69 | 0.07% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 58 | 0.06% | 0.17% | 0.17% |