Pool is a small village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, in West Yorkshire, set on the southern edge of the River Wharfe valley and close to the market town of Otley. Its attractive riverside setting, stone-built houses and stretches of riverside meadow give it a distinctly rural feel despite being within easy reach of the city, and the village is popular with walkers who use the riverside paths and nearby countryside.
Historically the area grew from agriculture and small riverside industries, and today it functions largely as a commuter and local-service community with a village hall, primary school, pub and small businesses; there are also active local groups and events that keep a strong community spirit. The setting and conservation-minded character make it notable for people who want a peaceful village base while still having relatively good access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Pool
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 7.5 miles
- Bradford 9.1 miles
- York 22.9 miles
- Huddersfield 18.2 miles
- Wakefield 15.9 miles
- Harrogate 7.6 miles
- Halifax 15.1 miles
- Barnsley 24.3 miles
- Castleford 17 miles
- Morley 10.3 miles
- Dewsbury 14.4 miles
- Batley 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pool-in-Wharfedale Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Leathley Parish 1.4 miles
- Bramhope Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Carlton Parish 1.6 miles
- Castley Parish 1.9 miles
- Otley & Yeadon Ward 2 miles
- Adel & Wharfedale Ward 2.1 miles
- Arthington Parish 2.1 miles
- Farnley Parish 2.4 miles
- Otley Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Yeadon Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Huby Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Pool
LS21 1QT, LS21 1LR, LS21 1HY, LS21 1LF, LS21 1TL, LS21 1LD, LS21 1NB, LS21 1EQ, LS21 3BT … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 2.4 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 38.7 miles
- Weeton Station 2.9 miles
- Guiseley Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Pool Ad
- Dakota Leeds 5 7.8 miles
- Hyatt House Leeds 4 8 miles
- The Scotts Arms Village Inn 7.9 miles
- Haley's Hotel & Restaurant 3 6 miles
- The Wheatley Arms 6.8 miles
- Weetwood Hall Estate 4 4.5 miles
- The Met Hotel Leeds 4 7.8 miles
- Hinsley Hall 3 6.1 miles
- The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.6 miles
- The Calverley Arms by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.3 miles
Schools in Pool
- Pool-in-Wharfedale C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Spring Wood Forest 3.9 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 4 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 4.1 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 4.4 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 6.6 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 7.9 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 8.1 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 8.7 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 8.8 miles
- The University of Bradford University 9 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 9.6 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles