Austhorpe
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Austhorpe is a district of east Leeds, situated between Pendas Fields to the north, Whitkirk to the west, Cross Gates to the north-west and Colton to the south-west.
Officially judging by the old boundaries of the former township of Austhorpe, Austhorpe also includes the areas of Crossgates, Colton Common and Barrowby. Colton Common became officially part of Colton when the Ingram family who resided in Temple Newsam, bought the whole Austhorpe Lodge estate, selling it off and keeping Colton Common as their own.
After the Township dissolved, Austhorpe stopped developing as quickly as it did, whereas Crossgates and Colton quickly developed and Barrowby, if anything, un-developed.
[edit] Comparison
Austhorpe lies in the LS15 postcode area. Here is a population breakdown of the postcode area in comparison with the UK population.
| Category | LS15 | UK average |
|---|---|---|
| Population density (people / sq mi) | 43.2 | 24.9 |
| Gender split (females / male) | 1.05 | 1.05 |
| Average commute | 6.1 miles | 8.73 miles |
| Average age | 38 | 39 |
| Home ownership | 16% | 16.9% |
| Student population | 2.4% | 4.4% |
| People in good health | 69% | 69% |
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