Horsforth is a sizeable suburban parish on the north‑west edge of Leeds in West Yorkshire, about five miles from the city centre. It sits close to Leeds Bradford Airport and is well served by the A65 and the Harrogate Line railway, which together make it a popular commuter base while still feeling village‑like in parts.
The area has a long history as a market and milling community and today mixes stone‑built terraces and conservation areas with modern housing, independent shops, cafés and active community groups. Green spaces such as Horsforth Hall Park, lively local festivals and a strong sense of local identity give it a blend of historic charm and everyday suburban life.
Postcode districts covering Horsforth
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 4.7 miles
- Bradford 6.1 miles
- York 24.1 miles
- Burnley 24.9 miles
- Huddersfield 14.6 miles
- Wakefield 12.4 miles
- Harrogate 11.2 miles
- Halifax 12.2 miles
- Barnsley 20.7 miles
- Castleford 14.7 miles
- Morley 6.5 miles
- Dewsbury 10.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rawdon Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bramley & Stanningley Ward 1.8 miles
- Weetwood Ward 2 miles
- Calverley Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Yeadon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Kirkstall Ward 2.2 miles
- Calverley & Farsley Ward 2.4 miles
- Adel & Wharfedale Ward 2.5 miles
- Pudsey Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bramhope Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Idle and Thackley Ward 3.2 miles
- Armley Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Horsforth
LS18 5JD, LS18 4QH, LS18 4GR, LS18 5AT, LS18 5GU, LS18 5LZ, LS18 4EH, LS18 5FD, LS18 5ET … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 1.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.1 miles
- Horsforth Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Bramley 2.5 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 2 miles
Hotels near Horsforth Ad
- Corn Mill Lodge Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- Dakota Leeds 5 4.9 miles
- The White Swan 2.2 miles
- OYO Lily Hotel Blackpool 3 0.4 miles
- Quebecs 4 5 miles
- Novotel Leeds Centre Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- The Queens Hotel 4 5 miles
- Weetwood Hall Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Hinsley Hall 3 3.4 miles
- Hyatt House Leeds Aparthotel 3 5.2 miles
Schools in Horsforth
- Broadgate Primary School Primary
- Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Primary
- Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School Primary
- Horsforth School Secondary
- St Margaret's C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Primary
- The Froebelian School Independent - primary
- West End Primary School Primary
- Westbrook Lane Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Daffy Wood Forest 1 mile
- Spring Wood Forest 1.1 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 1.4 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 3 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 3.1 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 5 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 5.3 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 5.4 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 5.7 miles
- The University of Bradford University 6.1 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 9.2 miles
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 10.8 miles