Leven
Parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.89, -0.34 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 09 44 |
| Population: | 2,433 |
The village and civil parish of Leven sits on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Wolds in the East Riding of Yorkshire, within easy reach of both Hull and Beverley. Its setting gives a mix of rolling chalk countryside and low-lying agricultural plain, with pleasant views and quick access to nearby coast and market towns.
Locally the economy still leans on farming and small businesses, alongside a number of residents who commute to larger centres, and the village retains a recognisable historic core with older buildings and a parish church. Social life is lively for a rural place, revolving around the village hall, sports clubs and seasonal events that help keep community ties strong.
Postcode districts covering Leven
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Grimsby 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Scunthorpe 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Bridlington 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Beverley 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Brough and Elloughton 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Driffield 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Immingham 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Hedon 11.8 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Leven Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Routh Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Tickton Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Long Riston Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Catwick Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Brandesburton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Riston Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hull Bridge Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Nunkeeling Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Sigglesthorne Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Skirlaugh Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Seaton Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Leven
HU17 5PU, HU17 5JZ, HU17 5AP, HU17 5PQ, HU17 5NG, HU17 5PG, HU17 5NA, HU17 5NH, HU17 5NX … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.2 miles63.1 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 53.8 miles86.6 km
- Arram Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Beverley Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Leven Ad
- Tickton Grange Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.5 km
- The King's Head 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Kingston Theatre Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hotel Forty One 9 miles14.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre 3 10 miles16 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hull United Kingdom 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Lazaat Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Park Hotel & Apartments 3 10 miles16 km
- The Dorchester Hotel 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Campanile Hotel Hull 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Leven
- Leven C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 10 miles16 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Grimston Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- North Beach Beach 15.7 miles25.2 km