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 miles12.1 km
- Bradford 9.1 miles14.7 km
- York 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Huddersfield 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Wakefield 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Harrogate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Halifax 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Barnsley 24.3 miles39 km
- Castleford 17 miles27.3 km
- Morley 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Dewsbury 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Batley 12 miles19.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Pool-in-Wharfedale Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Leathley Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bramhope Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Carlton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Castley Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Otley & Yeadon Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Adel & Wharfedale Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Arthington Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Farnley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Otley Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Yeadon Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Huby Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Pool
LS21 3BX, LS21 3BS, LS21 3BP, LS21 1RY, LS21 1EQ, LS21 1RP, LS21 1EL, LS21 1ND, LS21 1NA … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 38.7 miles62.2 km
- Weeton Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Guiseley Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 2.1 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Pool Ad
- Dakota Leeds 5 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Hyatt House Leeds 4 8 miles12.9 km
- The Scotts Arms Village Inn 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Met Hotel Leeds 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Haley's Hotel & Restaurant 3 6 miles9.6 km
- The Wheatley Arms 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Weetwood Hall Estate 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Hinsley Hall 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Pool
- Pool-in-Wharfedale C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Spring Wood Forest 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 4 miles6.5 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Elland Road Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- National Media Museum Museum 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The University of Bradford University 9 miles14.6 km
- Saw Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles18.4 km