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 miles
- Grimsby 24.6 miles
- Scunthorpe 24.7 miles
- Bridlington 15.1 miles
- Beverley 4.8 miles
- Brough and Elloughton 14.3 miles
- Driffield 8.9 miles
- Barton-upon-Humber 14.6 miles
- Immingham 19.6 miles
- Hedon 11.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leven Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Routh Parish 1.4 miles
- Tickton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Long Riston Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Catwick Parish 2.7 miles
- Brandesburton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Riston Parish 2.9 miles
- Hull Bridge Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Nunkeeling Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Sigglesthorne Built-up area 4 miles
- Skirlaugh Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Seaton Parish 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Leven
HU17 5AG, HU17 5NL, HU17 5LR, HU17 5PG, HU17 5LJ, HU17 5NS, HU17 5LX, HU17 5LT, HU17 5NW … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.2 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 53.8 miles
- Arram Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Beverley Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Leven Ad
- Tickton Grange Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- The Beverley Arms Hotel 5 5 miles
- Premier Inn Beverley Town Centre 3 4.8 miles
- The Lairgate 3 5 miles
- The King's Head 4.9 miles
- Kingston Theatre Hotel 3 9.8 miles
- Hull North 3 6.7 miles
- Premier Inn Hull North 3 6.7 miles
- Hotel Forty One 9 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hull 4 9.8 miles
Schools in Leven
- Leven C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 3.4 miles
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles
- Swine Priory Historic site 6.3 miles
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 10.5 miles
- Boothferry Park Stadium 10.5 miles
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 12.1 miles
- Grimston Hall Estate 12.2 miles
- North Beach Beach 15.7 miles