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 miles
- Bradford 5.3 miles
- Burnley 23.4 miles
- Huddersfield 14.4 miles
- Wakefield 13.5 miles
- Harrogate 11.5 miles
- Halifax 11.3 miles
- Barnsley 21.6 miles
- Castleford 16.2 miles
- Morley 7.4 miles
- Dewsbury 11.1 miles
- Batley 8.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rawdon Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Yeadon Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Calverley Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Horsforth Parish 1.6 miles
- Idle and Thackley Ward 1.7 miles
- Calverley & Farsley Ward 2.3 miles
- Guiseley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Guiseley & Rawdon Ward 2.5 miles
- Eccleshill Ward 2.5 miles
- Otley & Yeadon Ward 2.8 miles
- Bramley & Stanningley Ward 2.8 miles
- Wrose Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Rawdon
LS19 6RJ, LS19 6PH, LS19 6DX, LS19 6RB, LS19 6NZ, LS19 6BH, BD10 0PL, LS19 6JN, LS19 6EU … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 1.5 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.5 miles
- Horsforth Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Guiseley Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Rawdon Ad
- The White Swan 1.3 miles
- Hollins Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 2.4 miles
- Corn Mill Lodge Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Peasehill StMichaels 0.5 miles
- Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club 4 2.5 miles
- Dakota Leeds 5 6.4 miles
- The Abbey Lodge Hotel 4.2 miles
- Premier Inn Leeds / Bradford Airport 3 1.3 miles
- OYO Lily Hotel Blackpool 3 2 miles
- Quebecs 4 6.4 miles
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 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 2.6 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 2.7 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 2.9 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 4.3 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 4.4 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 4.9 miles
- The University of Bradford University 5.2 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 6.5 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 6.6 miles
- Kirklees Priory Historic site 10.8 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 10.8 miles