Welcome to Sheepscar

Sheepscar is a district in the north of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated between the inner city areas of Chapeltown and Harehills. Sheepscar is a diverse and vibrant area with a rich history. The area was once known for its wool industry, and the name Sheepscar is derived from the Old English words for "sheep" and "rocky outcrop."

Today, Sheepscar is a bustling area with a mix of residential and commercial properties. The area is home to a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as larger chain stores. There are also several community facilities in the area, including a library and a community centre. Sheepscar is well-connected to the rest of Leeds, with good transport links to the city centre and beyond.

Despite its urban location, Sheepscar is also home to several green spaces, including Potternewton Park and the Leeds Urban Farm. These areas provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and are popular with local residents. Overall, Sheepscar is a diverse and dynamic area that offers a unique blend of urban living and green spaces.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Free Schools Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Brookshaw	Leopold Street Chapeltown Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 4AW 1135125510 School Website
Holy Rosary And St Anne's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Mcdonagh-Smith	Leopold Street Chapeltown Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 4AW 1138246300 School Website
Hillcrest Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Samuel Done	Cowper Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 4DR 01132624080 School Website
Little London Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fran Bowman	Meanwood Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 1SR 01132442457 School Website
Leeds College Of Building Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Nikki Davis	North Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 7QT 1132226000 School Website
Bankside Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Rutty	Shepherds Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS8 5AW 01133368383 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Primary School Leeds Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Elizabeth Holliday	Cromwell Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7SG 01132934411 School Website
Shakespeare Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Julian Gorton	Shakespeare Avenue Burmantofts Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7HP 01135351000 School Website
The Co Operative Academy Of Leeds Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Jones	Stoney Rock Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7HD 01133807940 School Website
Nightingale Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Philip Pearce	Stanley Road Harehills Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7AX 01132359164 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leeds New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY 1.21 Miles

Burley Park Ashville Road, Burley Park, West Yorkshire, LS6 1NA 1.94 Miles

Headingley Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, West Yorkshire, LS5 3LD 2.70 Miles

Cross Gates Station View, Cross Gates, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BX 3.26 Miles

Cottingley Cottingley Drive, Cottingley, West Yorkshire, LS11 0JT 3.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Star And Supreme Line Cars 0113 228 2820 64C Roseville Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5DR 0.15 Miles
Intime Private Hire 0113 249 6333 3 Gathorne Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5AF 0.20 Miles
Diamond Galaxy Licensed Private Hire 0113 234 6633 207 North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 2AA 0.29 Miles
Speedline Private Hire 0113 244 1444 13-15 Cherry Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7LY 0.43 Miles
Geo Cars Little London 0113 255 9999 52 Oatland Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 1SP 0.49 Miles
Jetline Private Hire 0113 240 6580 25 Cowper Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7AP 0.71 Miles
Star Supreme Private Hire 0113 228 2820 218 Harehills Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 5DH 0.72 Miles
Apollo Cars 0113 243 3333 5 Cross Chancellor St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2TG 0.78 Miles
Geo Cars Leeds 0113 255 9999 104 Vicar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7NL 0.79 Miles
Central Kars 0113 226 4914 16 Devon Cl, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9AD 0.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harehills Do Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Golden Cross Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Benson Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sheepscar Do Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cherry Row No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sackville Street Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
St James Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oatlands Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckett Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elford Grove Po Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lincoln Green Po Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lovell Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harehills Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Stephens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chapeltown Family Surgery 0113 2407000	Chapeltown Family Surgery Chapeltown Health Centre Spencer Place Leeds LS7 4BB
Carlton Gardens Surgery	27 Carlton Gardens Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 1JL
The Roundhay Road Surgery 0113 2350379	173 Roundhay Road Leeds LS8 5AN
Shakespeare Medical Practice 0113 2951132	Burmantofts Health Centre Cromwell Mount Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7TA
Lincoln Green Medical Centre 0113 2211900	Burmantofts Health Centre Cromwell Mount Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 7TA

Local Stores

Leeds - Merrion Way
11 Merrion Way
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS2 8BT
01132 471683
Store Website
0.73 miles

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SPAR Roseville Road
87 Roseville Road
Leeds
LS8 5DT
01132430617
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beechwood Veterinary Group
335 Chapeltown Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 3LL 0113 262 1189 info@beechwoodvets.com Website 0.96 miles
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Animals Treated
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Leeds Vets4pets Ltd
178 Easterly Road Leeds Yorkshire LS8 3AD 0113 240 6222 leeds@vets4pets.com Website 1.25 miles
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Leeds Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Frederick Jennings Centre
Hepton Court York Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS9 6PW 01132 408818 Website 1.30 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Surgery
6 Dib Lane Leeds Yorkshire LS8 3DE 01132 732755 jkothari44@gmail.com 1.78 miles
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Frank. Pet Surgeons
Unit 8 Orbital Industrial Park, Hudswell Lane Hunslet Leeds West Yorkshire LS10 1AG info@frankpetsurgeons.com Website 1.90 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Yorkshire Vets
Meanwood Surgery 52 Green Road Leeds Yorkshire LS6 4JP 0113 275 8329 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens. LS8 2HH 2.43 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

Roundhay Park
Nice Walk Around The Lake Or In The Woods. Lakeside Cafe And Childrens Play Area. Most Paths Are Tarmac Except Around The Lake And In The Woods. Upper Lake Path Leeds LS8 2HH 2.44 miles

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Middleton Park
Almost In The Heart Of The City Of Leeds Is A Huge 190 Hectare Park With Woodlands, Open Grassland, A Cafe, A Little Lake, A Bike Track And Much, Much More. Known Affectionately As Miggy Woods By Locals. It’S So Big I’M Still Exploring It And Finding New Areas. Middleton Park Town Street Middleton 4.04 miles Middleton Park, Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, Ls10 3Sh

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Golden Acre Park
Pleasant Walking On Well Maintained Paths, Plenty Of Routes To Choose From, A Lake, And Fields For Dogs To Run In. The Bungalow Otley Rd Bramhope Leeds LS16 8BQ 4.91 miles

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Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane. Harrogate Rd Wike Lane 5.22 miles

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Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park
Disused Colliery Now A Nature Park Which Consists Of Woodland, Heathland, Playing Fields And A Pond. Most Of The Paths Around The Site Are Named After The Various Coal Seams That Were Worked At Lofthouse Colliery. 106 Lingwell Nook Ln Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JA 5.98 miles

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