Whitkirk
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Whitkirk is a district of east Leeds, situated between Cross Gates to the north, Austhorpe to the east, Killingbeck to the west, Colton to the south-east and Halton to the south-west. Temple Newsam lies directly south of the estate.
Whitkirk has a large cricket club which has a large cricket pitch and five tennis courts, along with a large bar area. Housing in Whitkirk ranges from detached houses, semi-detached houses and terraced houses. Whitkirk has recently suffered a huge increase in vehicle crime[1].
The area is four miles to the east of Leeds City Centre, and is close to the A63 dual carriageway and M1 motorway.
Whitkirk Lane End is a small area of Whitkirk situated immediately north of Colton, is mainly terraced housing with some semi-detached and some detached houses.
[edit] Comparison
Whitkirk 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% |
[edit] Location Grid
| North: Cross Gates | ||
| West: Halton, Halton Moor | Whitkirk | East: Austhorpe |
| South: Colton, Temple Newsam |
[edit] External links
- Community webpage
- The Ancient Parish of Whitkirk. GENUKI. Retrieved on 2007-10-29. - historical info
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