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 miles
- Bradford 8.5 miles
- York 22.2 miles
- Huddersfield 17.1 miles
- Wakefield 13.9 miles
- Harrogate 8.7 miles
- Halifax 14.6 miles
- Barnsley 22.3 miles
- Castleford 14.9 miles
- Morley 8.4 miles
- Dewsbury 12.6 miles
- Batley 10.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bramhope Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Arthington Parish 1.7 miles
- Pool-in-Wharfedale Built-up area 2 miles
- Pool Parish 2.1 miles
- Alwoodley Parish 2.2 miles
- Weetwood Ward 2.3 miles
- Horsforth Parish 2.5 miles
- Yeadon Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Castley Parish 2.8 miles
- Otley & Yeadon Ward 3.2 miles
- Leathley Parish 3.3 miles
- Rawdon Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Adel & Wharfedale
LS21 1LS, LS16 9AX, LS16 7EH, LS16 9DT, LS21 1ER, LS16 8DF, LS21 1NS, LS16 7NB, LS16 9AW … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 2.1 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.6 miles
- Horsforth Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Weeton Station 3.7 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 2 miles
Hotels in Adel & Wharfedale Ad
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 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 2.2 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 2.2 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 4.5 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 4.7 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 5.8 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 6.7 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 7.7 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 8 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 8.2 miles
- The University of Bradford University 8.5 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles