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Written by The McCarthy's Team on September 7, 2016

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This week, the McCarthy’s removals Feature Locations series turns to the suburb of Kirkstall which lies slightly north west of Leeds city centre. With its proximity to Leeds city centre and both the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University, Kirkstall has become a popular area to move in Leeds.

Moving to Kirkstall

Due to its popularity, also with students, Kirkstall is well served by local amenities. There is a large retail park just off the main road through Kirkstall which has a supermarket and other convenience store. There is also the newly opened Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Complex. Kirkstall is also home to its own library and leisure centre which is fitted with swimming pool.

Kirkstall Local Information

The postcodes in the Kirkstall area are: LS3, LS4, LS5

Dialing Code: 0113

UK Parliamentary Constituency: Leeds West

Local Education if Moving to Kirkstall

Hollybush Primary School (0.29miles)

Kirkstall St Stephen’s CofE Primary School (0.44miles)

Raynville Primary School (0.65miles)

Beecroft Primary School (0.65miles)

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (0.66miles)

Whitecote Primary School (0.71miles)

Christ The King Catholic Primary School (0.73miles)

Bramley St Peter’s CofE Primary School (0.90miles)

Leeds Metroplitan University (0.93miles)

Kirkstall Valley Primary School (1.08miles)

Transport Links near Kirkstall

Bus – Kirkstall isn’t serviced by a bus station but has many bus routes that run through the suburb. There are multiple bus lines that link Kirkstall to Leeds city centre, Bradford, Keighley and Halifax.

Rail – A new railway station called Kirkstall Forge was opened in Kirkstall in June of 2016. It is a reopening of an original station with the same name that shut in 1905. It links Kirkstall to Leeds city centre, Bradford and Ilkley.

Air – The closest airport to Kirkstall is Leeds Bradford Airport which is easily accessible via the A65 that runs through Kirkstall. There is also a designated airport bus that runs along the A65 from Leeds city centre to Leeds Bradford Airport.

Leisure & Attractions if Moving to Kirkstall

The main attraction in Kirkstall is the Kirkstall Abbey. This is a large ruined monastery that is surrounded by a public park that runs along the River Aire. The site is popular for walkers and sightseers as there are a number of historic sites and monuments within the grounds as well as the abbey. It also has its own Abbey House Museum.

There is also a large retail park with cinema, bowling site and a newly opened trampoline park surrounded by bars and restaurants at Cardigan Fields. This lies on the A65 through Kirkstall and is a popular attraction for young people and families.

Removals if Moving to Kirsktall

McCarthy’s removals has high expertise in the Kirkstall area due its proximity to the McCarthy’s headquarters on Meanwood Road in Leeds. The McCarthy’s reputation in the local area and membership of the British Association of Removers makes us a popular choice for Kirkstall removals. Being local to the Kirsktall area, McCarthy’s are also a popular choice for storage, shredding and archiving services in the area.

Get a quote for a Kirkstall removal here.

Photo Credit: http://news.leeds.gov.uk/