Burley is a suburb in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire. Burley is neighboured by Headingley, Hyde Park, Armely, Kirkstall, and Woodhouse. Approximately 1 mile away from Leeds city centre, Burley enjoys a inner-city atmosphere.

Living in Burley

Burley has all the local amenities a resident could ask for. Nearby supermarkets include Asda Kirkstall Supermarket, Co-op Food - Cardigan Road, Abu Bakr Supermarkets, Tesco Express, SPAR - MFG Lyceum and ALDI. In Burley there is Burley St. Matthias Primary School, Kirkstall Valley Primary School and Brudenell School offering lots of choice to residents with children.

Burley has excellent proximity to the town centre. Burley Road offers a quick route, alternatively; bus routes 19, 19A, 33, 34, 49, 50, 50A, 60 Aireline and arrive in Leeds City Centre and only take approximately 20 minutes.

Burley postcode: LS3, LS4, LS6

The History of Burley

The name Burley is said to have derived from the Old English term for ‘fortification, open space’. During the industrial revolution, Burley transitioned from a village to red-brick, back-to-backs, commercial and industrial buildings. Original village features are still evident at the junction of Burley Road and Haddon Road.

The local population remained working class for many years but the growth and development of Leeds University brought an increasing student population to the surrounding areas of Leeds, including Burley. Eventually, student halls were built along parts of Burley Road.

Things to do in Burley

Burley Park is a large open park in the centre of Burley. There are tennis courts, basketball courts, a bowling green, children’s play area and also development plans for a new skatepark.

The Climbing Lab Indoor Bouldering is a place to enjoy a social, physical space for overhanging, slab and vertical climbing walls. There is also a large play area for kids and opportunities for social events and team-building exercises.