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Written by The McCarthy's Team on November 9, 2016

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Next on our Feature Locations is the village of Menston which lies north west of Leeds city centre in the borough of Wharfedale. This picturesque and sought after area is growing in size and popularity as an area to live in West Yorkshire which is aided by its links to nearby city centres as well as the Yorkshire Dales.

Moving to Menston

Situated towards the border of West and North Yorkshire, Menston has always been a popular area to live due to its rural feel as well as its links to the nearby city centres of Leeds and Bradford. The demand for housing in Menston is proven by the recent refurbishment of the High Royds Hospital. The large site of the old hospital has been converted into a large, modern housing estate known as Highroyds Village. This development has been popular with buyers and has led to an increase in local amenities such as a new supermarket.

Menston Local Information

The postcodes in the Menston area are: LS29

Dialing Code: 01943

Parliamentary Constituency: Shipley

Local Education if Moving to Menston

Menston Primary School (0.18miles)

St Mary’s Menston (0.7miles)

Burley & Woodhead CofE Primary School (1.24miles)

Hawksworth CofE Primary School (1.34miles)

Tranmere Park Primary School (1.35miles)

Guiseley Primary School (1.42miles)

Burley Oaks Primary School (1.5miles)

Guiseley School (1.5miles)

Westgate Primary School (1.66miles)

St Oswald’s CofE Primary School (1.73miles)

Transport Links near Menston

Bus – Menston lies on the A65 which provides a limited number of bus services that link the town to Leeds city centre, Otley and Wetherby

Rail – Menston Railway Station provides more frequent links to the surrounding being on the popular Wharfedale Line which has frequent and direct services to Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley.

Air – Like Menston, Leeds Bradford Airport lies to the north west of Leeds city centre. LBIA lays close-by to Menston approximately five miles away.

Leisure & Attractions if Moving to Menston

Despite being on the outskirts of Leeds and Bradford, Menston’s rural feel is really what attracts visitors and house buyers. Situated directly between the Otley Chevin and Ilkley Moor, Menston provides perfect access for those looking for a good hike across these popular trekking routes. Furthermore, Menston is situated on the A65 which is the direct route from Leeds into Ilkley, the Yorkshire Dales and further afield towards the Lake District. This makes it easy for a day or weekend trip out to the hills.

Removals if Moving to Menston

The village of Menston is growing but maintaining its traditional features. McCarthy’s removals and storage have been helping people move to and from Menston for the past four decades as the Wharfedale village has developed over time. McCarthy’s services have also developed over this time from removals, to storage and now shredding and document archiving.

Get a quote for a Menston removal here

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