Horsforth, Leeds
Horsforth, Leeds is a suburban town in north-west Leeds, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Horsforth, Leeds — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: LS18
Horsforth is a suburb and civil parish of Leeds in West Yorkshire, approximately five miles north-west of Leeds city centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Cookridge, Rawdon, Yeadon, Kirkstall and Adel. Local reference points include Horsforth railway station, Town Street, Horsforth Hall Park and St Margaret's Church. Horsforth falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
A large and well-established north-west Leeds suburb with its own distinct town centre and civil parish character, offering a balance of suburban family living with good transport links into Leeds city centre.
Horsforth is one of the largest civil parishes in England and was an independent urban district until 1974 when it was absorbed into the City of Leeds. The area has Roman connections — a Roman road passed through — and developed significantly as a textile and stone-quarrying settlement in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It expanded rapidly as a residential suburb following the arrival of the railway in 1865.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Horsforth |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Horsforth, Leeds |
| Parent City | Leeds |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | LS18 |
| Post Town | Leeds |
| Administrative Area | Horsforth ward, Leeds City Council |
| Districts | Horsforth town centre, Low Fold, New Road Side, Scotland Lane area |
| Property | Mix of Victorian stone terraces in the older town centre core and larger post-war and modern detached and semi-detached houses on surrounding residential streets. A family-oriented suburb with a mix of housing stock. |
| Commercial | Town Street shopping area with a mix of local retail, cafes, restaurants and services; New Road Side with additional local facilities. |
| Transport | Horsforth railway station on the Harrogate line (Leeds–Knaresborough) providing direct rail to Leeds city centre; bus routes along New Road Side and Town Street. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q747807) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Horsforth railway station
- Town Street
- Horsforth Hall Park
- St Margaret's Church
- Hall Park (recreational ground)
Roads & Routes
- New Road Side (A6120)
- Town Street
- Scotland Lane
- Low Lane
- Broadgate Lane
Notable Local Places
- Horsforth railway station
- Horsforth Hall Park
- St Margaret's Church
- Town Street
- Wadsley Bridge
About Horsforth, Leeds
Horsforth is a suburb and civil parish of Leeds approximately five miles north-west of Leeds city centre, within the LS18 postcode district in the City of Leeds. One of the largest civil parishes in England, Horsforth was an independent urban district until absorbed into the City of Leeds in 1974. The suburb retains a distinct town centre character along Town Street.
Horsforth has Roman connections — a Roman road passed through the area — and developed as a textile and stone-quarrying settlement before expanding as a residential suburb following the arrival of the railway in 1865. Horsforth Hall Park provides recreational green space and St Margaret's Church is the historic parish church.
Horsforth railway station on the Harrogate line provides direct rail connections to Leeds city centre. Bus routes serve the area via New Road Side (A6120). The suburb falls within Horsforth ward, administered by Leeds City Council.
Horsforth, Leeds — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Horsforth, Leeds.
Location Name
Horsforth
Disambiguated Name
Horsforth, Leeds
Parent City
Leeds
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
LS18
Administrative Area
Horsforth ward, Leeds City Council
Nearby Areas
Cookridge, Rawdon, Kirkstall, Adel
Property Types
Victorian stone terraces; inter-war and post-war semi-detached; modern detached
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
Horsforth — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Horsforth, Leeds.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Horsforth, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, features a mix of Victorian stone terraces and older housing stock. The area is characterised by green spaces such as Horsforth Hall Park, which offers recreational opportunities and scenic views. Notable landmarks include Horsforth railway station and Town Street, while main roads such as New Road Side and Town Street facilitate transport and connectivity within the area.
Service relationship
Horsforth 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 Horsforth
Local area reference pages for places near Horsforth within the Leeds service area.
Cookridge
A suburb north of Horsforth in north-west Leeds, LS16.
Rawdon
A village north-west of Horsforth beyond the city boundary, LS19.
Kirkstall
A suburb south-east of Horsforth along the River Aire, LS5.
Adel
A suburban village north-east of Horsforth, LS16.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Horsforth
Driving directions from Horsforth Town Street and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Leeds city centre to Horsforth
Apex Pest Control — Leeds Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Horsforth, Leeds
Location and coverage questions about Horsforth, Leeds.