Beeston, Leeds

Beeston, Leeds is a suburb / urban area in south Leeds, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire

Location Reference

Beeston, Leeds — Overview

South Yorkshire · Postcode area: LS11

Location Summary

Beeston is a suburb of Leeds in West Yorkshire, approximately two miles south of Leeds city centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Beeston Hill, Holbeck, Middleton, Hunslet and Wortley. Local reference points include Beeston Hill, Cad Beeston (medieval earthwork), Elland Road (Leeds United) and Beeston Park. Beeston falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.

A south Leeds working-class suburb with a mix of older terraces on Beeston Hill and more spacious inter-war and post-war housing in the outer areas, in proximity to Elland Road stadium.

Brief History

Beeston has medieval roots — Cad Beeston is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthworks of a medieval settlement. The area developed as a working-class suburb of Leeds through the Victorian era. Beeston Hill — the densest inner area — has been subject to significant regeneration initiatives. Elland Road stadium, home to Leeds United, lies on the northern fringe of the area.

Structured Entity Data

Location Beeston
Disambiguated Name Beeston, Leeds
Parent City Leeds
County South Yorkshire
Postcode District LS11
Post Town Leeds
Administrative Area Beeston and Holbeck ward (verify), Leeds City Council
Districts Beeston, Beeston Hill, Beeston Royds, Town Street area
Property Mix of Victorian and inter-war terraces in the older parts of Beeston, with post-war council and private semi-detached housing. Beeston Hill is a denser, more deprived inner area; outer Beeston is more suburban in character.
Commercial Town Street local retail centre; limited independent retail; residents use Leeds city centre and Morley for larger shopping needs.
Transport Frequent bus services to Leeds city centre via Beeston Road and Dewsbury Road (A653); no direct rail link.
Coverage Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
Source References Wikipedia  ·  Wikidata (Q2162582)  ·  Google Maps

Named Local Places

Landmarks & Features

  • Beeston Hill
  • Cad Beeston (medieval earthwork)
  • Elland Road (Leeds United stadium)
  • Beeston Park
  • Beeston Library

Roads & Routes

  • Beeston Road
  • Town Street
  • Dewsbury Road (A653)
  • Cemetery Road
  • Ring Road

Notable Local Places

  • Elland Road (Leeds United)
  • Cad Beeston
  • Beeston Hill
  • Beeston Park
  • Wadsley Bridge

About Beeston, Leeds

Beeston is a suburb of Leeds approximately two miles south of Leeds city centre, within the LS11 postcode district in the City of Leeds. The suburb includes the denser inner area of Beeston Hill and more spacious outer residential areas. Elland Road — home to Leeds United — lies on the northern fringe.

Beeston has medieval origins — Cad Beeston is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthworks of a medieval settlement and is one of Leeds' lesser-known historical features. The area developed as a working-class suburb during the Victorian era. Beeston Park provides local green space and Beeston Library serves the community.

Frequent bus services to Leeds city centre run via Beeston Road and Dewsbury Road (A653). The suburb falls within Beeston and Holbeck ward, administered by Leeds City Council.

Local Entity Data

Beeston, Leeds — Structured Facts

Structured location data for Beeston, Leeds.

Location Name

Beeston

Disambiguated Name

Beeston, Leeds

Parent City

Leeds

County / Region

South Yorkshire

Postcode District

LS11

Administrative Area

Beeston and Holbeck ward (verify), Leeds City Council

Nearby Areas

Beeston Hill, Holbeck, Middleton, Hunslet

Property Types

Victorian terraces; inter-war and post-war semi-detached and council housing

Coverage Status

Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.

Local Place Data

Beeston — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas

Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Beeston, Leeds.

Local Landmarks

Beeston Hill Cad Beeston (medieval earthwork) Elland Road (Leeds United stadium) Beeston Park Beeston Library

Roads & Routes

Beeston Road Town Street Dewsbury Road (A653) Cemetery Road Ring Road

Nearby Areas

Beeston Hill Holbeck Middleton Hunslet
Local Character

Local Character & Environment

Beeston, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, features a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing. The area includes Beeston Hill, which is known for its denser inner streets, and is complemented by green spaces such as Beeston Park on its southern edge. Notable landmarks include Elland Road, a prominent stadium, and Cad Beeston, while main roads in the area include Beeston Road and Town Street.

Service Relationship

Service relationship

Beeston 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.

Nearby Areas

Areas Near Beeston

Local area reference pages for places near Beeston within the Leeds service area.

Beeston Hill

The denser inner area of Beeston immediately south of Holbeck, LS11.

Holbeck

An inner suburb immediately north of Beeston, LS11.

Middleton

A suburb south of Beeston in south Leeds, LS10.

Hunslet

An inner suburb north-east of Beeston, LS10.

Local Directions

Getting to Apex Pest Control from Beeston

Driving directions from Elland Road and our Google Maps business listing.

Driving route: Leeds city centre to Beeston

Apex Pest Control — Leeds Service Area

Coverage & Location Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Beeston, Leeds

Location and coverage questions about Beeston, Leeds.

Where is Beeston?
Beeston is a suburb of Leeds approximately two miles south of Leeds city centre, within the LS11 postcode district in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
What is Beeston known for?
Beeston is known for Elland Road — home of Leeds United — which lies on the suburb's northern fringe. Cad Beeston is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthworks of a medieval settlement, one of Leeds' lesser-known historical features. Beeston Hill is the denser inner area of the suburb with a strong local identity.
Which nearby areas are close to Beeston?
Nearby areas include Beeston Hill to the north, Holbeck to the north, Middleton to the south and Hunslet to the north-east. These sit in the south Leeds inner corridor between Leeds city centre and the M62 motorway corridor.
What are the main landmarks and local features in Beeston?
Key features include Elland Road (Leeds United stadium), Cad Beeston (medieval earthwork), Beeston Hill, Beeston Park and Town Street local retail. Bus routes along Beeston Road and Dewsbury Road (A653) connect to Leeds city centre.
Which postcode district covers Beeston?
Beeston sits within the LS11 postcode district. The post town is Leeds. The area is administered by Leeds City Council within Beeston and Holbeck ward.
Is Beeston covered by Apex Pest Control Ltd?
Yes. Beeston falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area. For service details covering homes, landlords and businesses in Beeston and the wider Leeds area, visit the main Leeds pest control page at apex-pest-control.co.uk/leeds/.

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