Cross Gates, Leeds
Cross Gates, Leeds is a suburb in east Leeds, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Cross Gates, Leeds — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: LS15
Cross Gates is a suburb of Leeds in West Yorkshire, approximately four miles east of Leeds city centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Seacroft, Whitkirk, Whinmoor, Halton and Garforth. Local reference points include Cross Gates railway station, Crossgates Shopping Centre and Whitkirk St Mary's Church. Cross Gates falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
A suburban east Leeds district with a strong retail offer centred on Crossgates Shopping Centre and good rail connectivity to Leeds city centre and York.
Cross Gates developed as a residential suburb in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, expanding significantly with inter-war and post-war suburban housing estates. Cross Gates railway station opened in 1834 as part of the Leeds–Selby railway — one of England's earliest railway lines. Whitkirk St Mary's Church — adjacent to Cross Gates — is a medieval parish church and Grade I listed building. The Cross Gates–Wetherby railway line closed in 1964 under the Beeching cuts.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Cross Gates |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Cross Gates, Leeds |
| Parent City | Leeds |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | LS15 |
| Post Town | Leeds |
| Administrative Area | Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward (verify), Leeds City Council |
| Districts | Cross Gates, Whinmoor fringe, Whitkirk fringe, Station Road area |
| Property | Mix of inter-war and post-war semi-detached and detached houses, with some Victorian terraces in the older core. A predominantly suburban residential character with a population of approximately 7,800. |
| Commercial | Crossgates Shopping Centre providing a retail-park format shopping experience; Station Road local shops; supermarkets serving the resident population. |
| Transport | Cross Gates railway station on the Leeds–York line providing direct rail to Leeds and York; frequent bus services along Austhorpe Road and Station Road. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q5188303) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Cross Gates railway station
- Crossgates Shopping Centre
- Whitkirk St Mary's Church
- Cross Gates Recreation Ground
- Station Road local centre
Roads & Routes
- Austhorpe Road
- Station Road
- Crossgates Road
- Whinmoor Way
- York Road (A64)
Notable Local Places
- Cross Gates railway station
- Crossgates Shopping Centre
- Whitkirk St Mary's Church
- Hillsborough Library
- Wadsley Bridge
About Cross Gates, Leeds
Cross Gates is a suburb of Leeds approximately four miles east of Leeds city centre, within the LS15 postcode district in the City of Leeds. The suburb has a population of approximately 7,800 and is known for Crossgates Shopping Centre — one of east Leeds' main retail destinations — and Cross Gates railway station.
Cross Gates railway station, opened in 1834 as part of the Leeds–Selby line, provides direct rail connections to Leeds city centre and York. Whitkirk St Mary's Church — a medieval parish church and Grade I listed building — lies immediately adjacent to Cross Gates. The suburb expanded significantly with inter-war and post-war suburban housing estates.
Frequent bus services run along Austhorpe Road and York Road (A64). The suburb falls within Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward, administered by Leeds City Council.
Cross Gates, Leeds — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Cross Gates, Leeds.
Location Name
Cross Gates
Disambiguated Name
Cross Gates, Leeds
Parent City
Leeds
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
LS15
Administrative Area
Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward (verify), Leeds City Council
Nearby Areas
Seacroft, Whitkirk, Whinmoor, Halton
Property Types
Inter-war and post-war semi-detached; some Victorian terraces; suburban residential
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
Cross Gates — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Cross Gates, Leeds.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Cross Gates, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, features a mix of inter-war and post-war semi-detached housing, contributing to its suburban character. The area is bordered by Whinmoor fields and open countryside to the north, providing ample green space. Notable landmarks include Cross Gates railway station, Crossgates Shopping Centre, and Whitkirk St Mary's Church. Key roads in the area include Austhorpe Road and Station Road.
Service relationship
Cross Gates 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 Cross Gates
Local area reference pages for places near Cross Gates within the Leeds service area.
Seacroft
A suburb west of Cross Gates in east Leeds, LS14.
Whitkirk
A village area south of Cross Gates, LS15.
Whinmoor
A residential suburb north of Cross Gates, LS14.
Halton
A suburb south of Cross Gates in east Leeds, LS15.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Cross Gates
Driving directions from Crossgates Shopping Centre and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Leeds city centre to Cross Gates
Apex Pest Control — Leeds Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Cross Gates, Leeds
Location and coverage questions about Cross Gates, Leeds.