Headingley, Leeds
Headingley, Leeds is a suburb / inner urban area in north-west Leeds, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Headingley, Leeds — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: LS6
Headingley is a suburb of Leeds in West Yorkshire, approximately two miles north-west of Leeds city centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Hyde Park, Kirkstall, Weetwood, Far Headingley and Burley. Local reference points include Headingley Stadium (cricket and rugby league), Hyde Park Picture House, Beckett Park and Headingley village centre. Headingley falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
A densely populated inner suburb with one of the largest student concentrations in Leeds, home to Headingley Stadium and with a lively high street catering to students, young professionals and long-term residents.
Headingley developed as a Victorian suburb as Leeds expanded along the Otley Road corridor from the mid-nineteenth century. Its proximity to the University of Leeds, founded in 1904, and Leeds Beckett University drove a gradual shift towards student housing. Headingley Stadium — hosting Yorkshire Cricket and Leeds Rhinos rugby league — has been a landmark since the late nineteenth century. Hyde Park Picture House, opened in 1914, is one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Headingley |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Headingley, Leeds |
| Parent City | Leeds |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | LS6 |
| Post Town | Leeds |
| Administrative Area | Headingley ward, Leeds City Council |
| Districts | Headingley village, Far Headingley, Hyde Park fringe, Cardigan Road corridor |
| Property | Dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces and larger detached houses, predominantly converted to HMOs due to the large student population from University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University. |
| Commercial | Lively Otley Road commercial strip with independent cafes, bars, restaurants and student services; Headingley village centre with additional local retail. |
| Transport | Frequent bus services along Otley Road (A660) to Leeds city centre; Headingley railway station on the Harrogate line; cycle routes along Cardigan Road. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q1592322) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Headingley Stadium
- Hyde Park Picture House
- Beckett Park
- St Michael's Church
- Headingley village centre
Roads & Routes
- Otley Road (A660)
- Cardigan Road
- Headingley Lane
- Hyde Park Road
- Shire Oak Road
Notable Local Places
- Headingley Stadium
- Hyde Park Picture House
- Beckett Park
- University of Leeds proximity
- Wadsley Bridge
About Headingley, Leeds
Headingley is a suburb of Leeds approximately two miles north-west of Leeds city centre within the LS6 postcode district, in the City of Leeds. It is home to Headingley Stadium — the Test cricket and Leeds Rhinos rugby league ground — and one of the highest concentrations of student housing in Leeds due to its proximity to the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University.
Headingley developed as a Victorian suburb as Leeds expanded along the Otley Road corridor. Hyde Park Picture House, opened in 1914, remains one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK. The suburb has a lively commercial strip along Otley Road (A660) with independent cafes, bars, restaurants and student services. Beckett Park provides green space on the northern edge of the suburb.
Frequent bus services run along Otley Road (A660) to Leeds city centre, and Headingley railway station on the Harrogate line provides rail connections. The suburb falls within the Headingley ward of Leeds City Council.
Headingley, Leeds — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Headingley, Leeds.
Location Name
Headingley
Disambiguated Name
Headingley, Leeds
Parent City
Leeds
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
LS6
Administrative Area
Headingley ward, Leeds City Council
Nearby Areas
Hyde Park, Kirkstall, Weetwood, Burley
Property Types
Victorian and Edwardian terraces; large student HMO stock; detached and semi-detached on outer fringe
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
Headingley — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Headingley, Leeds.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Headingley, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is characterised by its dense Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which contributes to its historical architectural landscape. The area features notable landmarks such as Headingley Stadium, Hyde Park Picture House, and Beckett Park, offering cultural and recreational spaces. Main roads in the area include Otley Road and Cardigan Road, which facilitate access to and from the suburb.
Service relationship
Headingley 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 Headingley
Local area reference pages for places near Headingley within the Leeds service area.
Hyde Park
An inner Leeds suburb immediately south of Headingley, heavily student-occupied, LS6.
Kirkstall
A suburb west of Headingley along the River Aire, known for Kirkstall Abbey, LS5.
Weetwood
A quieter residential area north of Headingley, LS16.
Burley
A suburb south-east of Headingley between Headingley and Leeds city centre, LS4.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Headingley
Driving directions from Headingley Stadium and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Leeds city centre to Headingley
Apex Pest Control — Leeds Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Headingley, Leeds
Location and coverage questions about Headingley, Leeds.