Headingley

Headingley sits about three miles north‑west of Leeds city centre along the A660 (Otley Road). The area mixes long‑established households and a large student population, with shops, cafes and pubs clustered along the high street. A well‑known local thread is the Otley Run pub crawl, which follows a route through several Headingley venues. Close to the junction of Otley Road and St Michael’s Lane is Headingley Stadium, home to Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos; the ground stages county fixtures and has hosted international cricket matches.

Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to purpose‑built student flats, and small community facilities such as the library and parish church sit within walking distance of the high street. Frequent bus services run into the city centre and to university campuses, making the area a transit link as well as a neighbourhood. Local traders, sports fixtures at the stadium and the pattern of student accommodation together shape Headingley’s everyday rhythm.