Posted 2 years ago
Tue 08 Aug, 2023 12:08 PM
Just a 10-minute bus ride from campus, the suburb of Headingley is a laid back and spirited community that welcomes students with open arms.
Local amenities & travel
The starting point for the famous Leeds pub crawl, the Otley Run, the area is full of popular bars and restaurants along with many great independent venues to satisfy your food and drink cravings.
Headingley Central is a shopping hub for all your student essentials, complete with Sainsburys, Wilkos, Boots and many more. Also known for its many charity shops, Headingley is a haven for eco-conscious shoppers who love thrifting vintage finds.
The famous Headingley Stadium is found here, home to Yorkshire’s cricket and rugby teams along with the Leeds Rhinos, so any sports fans will be in their element.
Beckett Park and Meanwood Park are nearby if you fancy venturing into the outdoors, and there’s plenty of culture to be explored with the Bowery Art Gallery, Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre and Cottage Road Cinema, one of the oldest in the UK, all situated just off the main street.
Headingley has brilliant travel links, with a train station situated nearby which links to Leeds station, along with a long list of buses that all connect you straight to campus and beyond.
Headingly Post Office
Address: North Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HG
Walking: The university is about 1.2 miles from Headingley, so walking takes roughly 25–30 minutes via Headingley Lane and Woodhouse Lane.
Cycling: Dedicated cycle lanes along Headingley Lane make biking a quick option, taking 10–15 minutes.
Bus: Frequent buses run along Headingley Lane toward the city centre and university. Popular routes include 1, 6, 28, 56, and 97, with travel times of 10–15 minutes and fares around £1–£2 (student discounts available).
Taxi/Ride-hailing: Uber, Bolt, and local taxis cost about £11–£22 and take 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic.
Driving: A short drive via Headingley Lane and Woodhouse Lane, but parking on campus is limited so you will need to consider parking in nearby carparks such as Woodhouse Lane Car Park or Merrion Centre.
Supermarket | Distance | Key Features |
Sainsbury’s Superstore (Otley Road) | ~0.5 mi | Full-size store, groceries, bakery, household goods |
Sainsbury’s Local | Central | Quick convenience, meal deals, bakery |
Headingley Greengrocer | Central | Fresh local fruit and veg |
Co‑op Food | ~1.4 mi | Standard groceries, rewards scheme |
The Headingley Taps: Welcoming pub in the heart of Headingley, offering good value food (burgers, pizzas), live sport, garden & gluten‑free/vegan options.
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana: Neapolitan-style sourdough pizza.
Fika North: Swedish style brunch/cafe with speciality coffee, filled bagels, pastries and evening cocktails like Expresso Martinis.
Munch Cafe: Indian inspired breakfast on quality brews and pastries.
The Box: A student hub bar and restaurant with burgers pizzas, Mexican dishes and regular food deals in a fun, social atmosphere.
