Mabgate

Coordinates: 53°48′07″N 1°31′52″W / 53.802°N 1.531°W / 53.802; -1.531

The Black Horse pub, Mabgate

Mabgate is an inner city area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The name Mabgate comes from Mable-gate, Mable being a middle English reference to 'loose women'. This is perhaps somewhat apt as for many years Mabgate has been one of the city's red light districts, although less so then Spencer Place in Chapeltown and in recent years Water Lane in Holbeck.^{[citation needed]}

The area defined as Mabgate is a small area, mainly made up of derelict and unused industrial units. The area is deprived and surrounded by other deprived areas such as Sheepscar, Little London, Harehills and Lincoln Green. However, recent years have seen the construction of a number modern apartments along Regent Street and Millwright Street, possibly heralding more change in the future. Mabgate itself is about half a mile from the city centre.

The area of Mabgate is infrequently referred to. The street names do not reflect the areas name and the only reference to it is the street of Mabgate and the public house the City of Mabgate. This has since closed down and has been converted into two townhouses, which are as yet unsold.

Location grid

		Harehills
	Sheepscar, Little London		Lincoln Green
	Mabgate
		city centre, Quarry Hill