Adel & Wharfedale sits to the north of Leeds, taking in the suburban village of Adel and the more rural edges that look towards Wharfedale. It’s a mix of leafy residential streets, village centres and greenbelt countryside, popular with commuters into the city while local shops, primary schools and community groups give it a village-like feel.
Historically the area is anchored by the medieval St John the Baptist Church, Adel, noted for its early stonework, and nearby green spaces such as Golden Acre Park and the banks of the River Wharfe are important for leisure and wildlife. Socially and economically the ward tends to be relatively prosperous, with active conservation and community associations that help preserve a strong local identity close to the city.
Postcode districts covering Adel & Wharfedale
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Bradford 8.5 miles13.7 km
- York 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Huddersfield 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Wakefield 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Harrogate 8.7 miles14 km
- Halifax 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Barnsley 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Castleford 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Morley 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Dewsbury 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Batley 10.4 miles16.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Bramhope Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Arthington Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Pool-in-Wharfedale Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Pool Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Alwoodley Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Weetwood Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Horsforth Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Yeadon Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Castley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Otley & Yeadon Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Leathley Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Rawdon Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Adel & Wharfedale
LS16 7SW, LS16 7FH, LS16 7PZ, LS16 8NB, LS16 9EH, LS21 1NE, LS16 9BY, LS16 7JE, LS16 8EL … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.6 miles58.9 km
- Horsforth Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Weeton Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 2 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Adel & Wharfedale Ad
- Dakota Leeds 5 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hyatt House Leeds 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Met Hotel Leeds 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Haley's Hotel & Restaurant 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Weetwood Hall Estate 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Hinsley Hall 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Quebecs 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Corn Mill Lodge Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Scotts Arms Village Inn 7.5 miles12.1 km
Schools in Adel & Wharfedale
- Adel Primary School Primary
- Adel St John the Baptist C of E Primary School Primary
- Cookridge Holy Trinity C of E Primary School Primary
- Pool-in-Wharfedale C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Ralph Thoresby School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Spring Wood Forest 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Elland Road Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Saw Wood Forest 8 miles12.9 km
- National Media Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The University of Bradford University 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.5 km