Rawdon

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Leeds

England

Rawdon

Sloping field beside Gill Lane — Sloping field beside Gill Lane Credit: David Martin

Rawdon is a civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles northwest of Leeds city center and covers an area of around 6 square miles. The parish is known for its picturesque landscape, with rolling hills and open countryside.

Rawdon has a population of around 8,000 people, according to the latest census data. It is a predominantly residential area, with a mix of housing types ranging from traditional stone-built cottages to modern developments. The village center features a range of amenities, including local shops, restaurants, and pubs, providing residents with all the necessary conveniences.

The area is rich in history, with several notable landmarks and historical sites. Rawdon Billing, a prominent hill located within the parish, offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching. There are also several old churches, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Rawdon has good transport links, with easy access to major road networks such as the A65 and A658, connecting it to nearby towns and cities. Leeds Bradford Airport is also located nearby, making it convenient for those who need to travel further afield.

Overall, Rawdon is a charming and vibrant civil parish, offering a peaceful rural setting while still being within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Rawdon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.847591/-1.679063 or Grid Reference SE2139. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sloping field beside Gill Lane

Sloping field beside Gill Lane

Morning sunlight in Gill Lane

Morning sunlight in Gill Lane

A65 through Yeadon One of the main roads into and out of Leeds. Busy in rush hours - and also on Sundays when it&#039;s one of the main routes to Ilkley, Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales.

A65 through Yeadon

One of the main roads into and out of Leeds. Busy in rush hours - and also on Sundays when it's one of the main routes to Ilkley, Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales.

Field at Henshaw, Yeadon This part of lower Yeadon, that the A65 runs through, is known as Henshaw. Here cows rest in the fields in front of the Westfield estate.

Field at Henshaw, Yeadon

This part of lower Yeadon, that the A65 runs through, is known as Henshaw. Here cows rest in the fields in front of the Westfield estate.

Sheep pastures behind The Billing The view southwest from Bayton Lane contrasts with the northeast side of the gridsquare (part of Leeds-Bradford Airport).

Sheep pastures behind The Billing

The view southwest from Bayton Lane contrasts with the northeast side of the gridsquare (part of Leeds-Bradford Airport).

Trig point at Plane Tree Hill The trig point has had a wall built up against it and is visible at the wall&#039;s left end. This area behind Leeds Bradford Airport is used for impromptu motorsport (despite police notices). The map calls this Plane Tree Hill; it has plenty of planes, but few trees.

Trig point at Plane Tree Hill

The trig point has had a wall built up against it and is visible at the wall's left end. This area behind Leeds Bradford Airport is used for impromptu motorsport (despite police notices). The map calls this Plane Tree Hill; it has plenty of planes, but few trees.

Canada Road, LS19 Just off Harrogate Road (the B6512) in Rawdon. Note the smoke-stained but well-pointed square blocks of Millstone Grit.

Canada Road, LS19

Just off Harrogate Road (the B6512) in Rawdon. Note the smoke-stained but well-pointed square blocks of Millstone Grit.

Christian Science Church, Quakers Lane, Rawdon At the junction of Quakers Lane and Park Road, looking south

Christian Science Church, Quakers Lane, Rawdon

At the junction of Quakers Lane and Park Road, looking south

Quaker Cottage, Quakers Lane, Rawdon Looking north across Quakers Lane. The cottage lies in front of the Friends Meeting House.

Quaker Cottage, Quakers Lane, Rawdon

Looking north across Quakers Lane. The cottage lies in front of the Friends Meeting House.

Friends Meeting House, Quakers Lane, Rawdon The Meeting House of The Society of Friends (Quakers), looking north from the gate on Quakers Lane.

Friends Meeting House, Quakers Lane, Rawdon

The Meeting House of The Society of Friends (Quakers), looking north from the gate on Quakers Lane.

Rawdon fire station Rawdon fire station, Green Lane, Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Rawdon fire station

Rawdon fire station, Green Lane, Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Wool Mill Chimney, Rawdon. Chimney on the last remaining woollen mill in Yorkshire, at Rawdon, near Yeadon, West Yorkshire.

Wool Mill Chimney, Rawdon.

Chimney on the last remaining woollen mill in Yorkshire, at Rawdon, near Yeadon, West Yorkshire.

Abandoned chairs on Yeadon Cricket Ground

Abandoned chairs on Yeadon Cricket Ground

Old buildings, Leeds Bradford Airport From Ryanair Boeing 737 as it taxis towards the east end of Runway 32

Old buildings, Leeds Bradford Airport

From Ryanair Boeing 737 as it taxis towards the east end of Runway 32

Snicket Leading from the main road into Yeadon village.

Snicket

Leading from the main road into Yeadon village.

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Greenacre Community Hall - New Road Side

Greenacre Community Hall - New Road Side

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Trinity Church Hall - New Road Side

Trinity Church Hall - New Road Side

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Trinity Church - New Road Side, Rawdon This is a joint Methodist, Baptist &amp; United Reformed Church.

Trinity Church - New Road Side, Rawdon

This is a joint Methodist, Baptist & United Reformed Church.

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Rawdon is located at Grid Ref: SE2139 (Lat: 53.847591, Lng: -1.679063)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: West Yorkshire

District: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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///settle.lobby.rare. Near Yeadon, West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.847591,-1.679063

Mini Roundabout

Direction: clockwise

Lat/Long: 53.8504152/-1.6746029

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: no

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8504097/-1.6739456

Leeds Road Rawdon Drive

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 53.8506097/-1.6823393

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 53.8499636/-1.67638

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 53.8496074/-1.6757673

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 53.8516093/-1.67994

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8513244/-1.6788031

Leeds Road

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 53.8479992/-1.6724079

Barrier: stile

Material: metal

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 53.8441734/-1.6787502

Traffic Calming: hump

Lat/Long: 53.8443107/-1.6842263

Traffic Calming: bump

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Bus Stop

Over Lane Well Lane

Bus: yes

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Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.8503257/-1.6743758

Bus Stop

Leeds Road

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45018801

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Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Leeds Road

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Naptan Indicator: Stop 45018801

Naptan Landmark: Carrs Farm Cottage - Adj Low Green Farm

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Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Timetable: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8479476/-1.6724487

Bus Stop

Leeds Road

Bench: no

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45018802

Naptan AtcoCode: 450018802

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Naptan CommonName: Leeds Road

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Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Timetable: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8478378/-1.6717503

Bus Stop

Larkfield Road

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45019776

Naptan AtcoCode: 450019776

Naptan Bearing: SE

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Naptan Crossing: Over Lane

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45019776

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Naptan ShortCommonName: Over Lane

Naptan Street: Larkfield Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.8506598/-1.6749509

Bus Stop

Leeds Road Rawdon Drive

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45019796

Naptan AtcoCode: 450019796

Naptan Bearing: NW

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Naptan Indicator: Stop 45019796

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Rawdon Drive

Naptan Street: Leeds Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.8505629/-1.6823851

Bus Stop

Leeds Road

Bench: no

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45019798

Naptan AtcoCode: 450019798

Naptan Bearing: SE

Naptan CommonName: Leeds Road

Naptan Crossing: Over lane

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45019798

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Leeds Road Over Ln

Naptan Street: Leeds Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Timetable: yes

Towards: Horsforth, Leeds

Lat/Long: 53.8499461/-1.6802768

Bus Stop

Leeds Road Well Lane

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45019799

Naptan AtcoCode: 450019799

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Leeds Road Well Lane

Naptan Crossing: Well Lane

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45019799

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Naptan Street: Leeds Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Timetable: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8490928/-1.677152

Bus Stop

Leeds Road Henley Drive

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45019800

Naptan AtcoCode: 450019800

Naptan Bearing: E

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Naptan Crossing: Henley Drive

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45019800

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Henley Drive

Naptan Street: Leeds Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Timetable: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8488819/-1.6755879

Bus Stop

Over Lane Prospect Street

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 450028555

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Over Lane Prospect Street

Naptan Crossing: Prospect Street

Naptan Landmark: Unknown

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Prospect Street

Naptan Street: Over Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.8502551/-1.6782071

Bus Stop

Over Lane Prospect Street

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 450028556

Naptan Bearing: E

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Naptan Crossing: Prospect Street

Naptan Landmark: Unknown

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Prospect Street

Naptan Street: Over Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.8504254/-1.6780234

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 53.8486677/-1.6720858

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: LS19 60

Lat/Long: 53.8487947/-1.6751843

Access: no

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Material: metal

Stile: stepover

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Parking

Parking: surface

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Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

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Ref: LS19 94

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Noexit: yes

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Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8515207/-1.6783073

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 53.8519512/-1.6781285

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.8519962/-1.6777254

Social Facility

Sunningdale Nursing Home

Addr City: Leeds

Addr Postcode: LS19 6PU

Addr Street: Town Street

Addr Suburb: Rawdon

Fhrs Id: 1061257

Social Facility: nursing_home

Lat/Long: 53.8501794/-1.6731513

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.8497865/-1.6727601

Fixme: Continues NW.

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Fixme: Continues NW.

Lat/Long: 53.8444215/-1.6794087

Parking

Parking: surface

Lat/Long: 53.8486703/-1.6757309

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 53.8489858/-1.6767019

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.8498082/-1.6763852

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 53.8460889/-1.6847986

Direction: both

Traffic Calming: cushion

Lat/Long: 53.8503971/-1.6790605

Leeds Road

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 53.8499026/-1.6803072

Leeds Road Well Lane

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 53.8491361/-1.6771398

Leeds Road Henley Drive

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 53.848832/-1.6756104

Leeds Road

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 53.8477883/-1.6717988

Access: no

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Material: wood

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 53.8452686/-1.6804724

Speed Camera

Maxspeed: 30 mph

Lat/Long: 53.8503896/-1.6816802

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