Beeston Hill & Hunslet Moor

Beeston Hill and Hunslet Moor sit just south of Leeds city centre and form a mainly residential quarter with strong links to the city’s industrial past. Streets of red-brick terraces from the late 19th century stand alongside post-war council housing and newer infill developments; many houses were originally built for mill and foundry workers who laboured in the nearby production sites. Small parades of shops, primary schools and community centres provide everyday services, while light industrial units and former works occupy plots by the river valley that once carried raw materials and finished goods.

Hunslet Moor itself is a long open space used for pitches, walking and community events and remains one of the larger commons within the urban area. The M621 and frequent bus services give direct road links to the city, and short freight and passenger rail lines mark the area’s transport corridors. Local groups run allotments and sports clubs on pockets of green, and recent redevelopment has focused on converting older industrial land for housing and small business use.