Rawdon is a leafy village and civil parish on the edge of the metropolitan district of Leeds in West Yorkshire, sitting between Yeadon and Guiseley on the fringe of the Aire valley. The skyline is dominated by Rawdon Billing, a distinctive hill and local beauty spot that gives panoramic views across Wharfedale and into the surrounding moors, and the area’s stone buildings, terraces and conservation areas give the place a distinctly village feel despite its proximity to the city and Leeds Bradford Airport.
Historically part of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, Rawdon has a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture and a long local history, now reflected in community clubs, village pubs and active local schools. Economically it functions largely as a commuter and family-orientated suburb of Leeds, while retaining a strong community identity with regular events, green spaces and a reputation for being a pleasant, well-connected place to live.
Postcode districts covering Rawdon
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Bradford 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Burnley 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Huddersfield 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Wakefield 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Harrogate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Halifax 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Barnsley 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Castleford 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Morley 7.4 miles12 km
- Dewsbury 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Batley 8.7 miles14 km
Neighbouring places
- Rawdon Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Yeadon Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Calverley Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Horsforth Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Idle and Thackley Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Calverley & Farsley Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Guiseley Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Guiseley & Rawdon Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Eccleshill Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Otley & Yeadon Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bramley & Stanningley Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wrose Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Rawdon
LS19 6LU, LS19 6ET, LS19 6HU, LS19 6AU, LS19 6AR, LS19 6LB, LS19 6PR, LS19 6BT, LS19 6RP … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.5 miles60.3 km
- Horsforth Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Guiseley Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Rawdon Ad
- The Calverley Arms by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dakota Leeds 5 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Corn Mill Lodge Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Abbey Lodge Hotel 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hyatt House Leeds 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Met Hotel Leeds 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Haley's Hotel & Restaurant 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Weetwood Hall Estate 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Hinsley Hall 3 4.9 miles8 km
Schools in Rawdon
- Benton Park School Secondary
- Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School Primary
- Rawdon St Peter's C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Woodhouse Grove School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Esholt Priory Historic site 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Spring Wood Forest 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 4.3 miles7 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 4.4 miles7.1 km
- National Media Museum Museum 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The University of Bradford University 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Elland Road Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Saw Wood Forest 10.8 miles17.3 km