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'Cross Gates', also spelt as 'Crossgates' is a large, well known conurbation/suburb in east Leeds, situated between Seacroft to the north, Whitkirk and Colton to the south, Killingbeck to the west and Austhorpe to the south east.
It blends into the Whitkirk and Killingbeck districts, and is close to Colton and Seacroft. Manston and Pendas Fields are generally regarded as being part of Cross Gates.
The suburb is 6 km (4 miles) to the east of Leeds City Centre. Cross Gates is popular with local shoppers as an alternative to Leeds City Centre as it contains its own shopping mall - the Cross Gates Arndale Centre now know as the 'Crossgates Shopping Centre' - complete with branches of some major high street traders, in addition to many more independent shops and local library services.
The areas housing ranges from detached houses, semi-detached houses and terraced houses. More recently, a block of new, low-rise flats has been built opposite the 'Crossgates Shopping Centre', and apartments are being sold and rented at very high prices.
Manston Park is a large park in Cross Gates with football pitches, a bowling green, tennis courts and a playground, which was recently refurbished due to criminal damage. Although it is a pleasant area of Cross Gates, it can be a dangerous place at night.
Cross Gates means "crossroads" from Old English ''cros'' "cross" (as in Crossens) and Old Norse ''gata'' "street, gait" (not 'gate'). The name was recorded as ''Crosget'' in 1129. Cross Gates was originally part of Austhorpe, as were Colton and Barrowby.
Cross Gates has a 'railway station' on the Leeds - York and Selby line. It is a well used stop for residents commuting to Leeds or York city centres. It is also close to the A64 dual carriageway and M1 motorway. The A6120 Leeds Outer Ring Road ''"Station Road"'' is the main road through the area.
A Royal Ordnance Factory was built at Barnbow off Manston Lane for the World War II effort, producing guns for the army and navy. The building was bought by Vickers Defence Sytsems and produced the Challenger 2 tank before it closed in 2004. The bus manfacturer Optare, formerly "Charles H. Roe Ltd", also have a factory on Manston Lane and the haulage company, J Long & Sons are based on Sandleas Way.
'Cross Gates' lies in the' LS15' postcode area. Here is a population breakdown of the postcode area in comparison with the UK population.
★ Crossgates Shopping Centre
★ Crossgates Town Centre regeneration - Leeds City Council
★ VE Day 60 Years:Leeds - Manufacturing at Cross Gates
Station Road, Cross Gates looking towards the station, Crossgates Centre and the gas holder
'Cross Gates', also spelt as 'Crossgates' is a large, well known conurbation/suburb in east Leeds, situated between Seacroft to the north, Whitkirk and Colton to the south, Killingbeck to the west and Austhorpe to the south east.
It blends into the Whitkirk and Killingbeck districts, and is close to Colton and Seacroft. Manston and Pendas Fields are generally regarded as being part of Cross Gates.
| Contents |
| Location |
| Housing |
| Manston Park |
| History |
| Transport in 'Cross Gates' |
| Industry |
| Comparison |
| External links |
Location
The suburb is 6 km (4 miles) to the east of Leeds City Centre. Cross Gates is popular with local shoppers as an alternative to Leeds City Centre as it contains its own shopping mall - the Cross Gates Arndale Centre now know as the 'Crossgates Shopping Centre' - complete with branches of some major high street traders, in addition to many more independent shops and local library services.
Housing
The areas housing ranges from detached houses, semi-detached houses and terraced houses. More recently, a block of new, low-rise flats has been built opposite the 'Crossgates Shopping Centre', and apartments are being sold and rented at very high prices.
Manston Park
Manston Park is a large park in Cross Gates with football pitches, a bowling green, tennis courts and a playground, which was recently refurbished due to criminal damage. Although it is a pleasant area of Cross Gates, it can be a dangerous place at night.
History
Cross Gates means "crossroads" from Old English ''cros'' "cross" (as in Crossens) and Old Norse ''gata'' "street, gait" (not 'gate'). The name was recorded as ''Crosget'' in 1129. Cross Gates was originally part of Austhorpe, as were Colton and Barrowby.
Transport in 'Cross Gates'
Cross Gates has a 'railway station' on the Leeds - York and Selby line. It is a well used stop for residents commuting to Leeds or York city centres. It is also close to the A64 dual carriageway and M1 motorway. The A6120 Leeds Outer Ring Road ''"Station Road"'' is the main road through the area.
Industry
A Royal Ordnance Factory was built at Barnbow off Manston Lane for the World War II effort, producing guns for the army and navy. The building was bought by Vickers Defence Sytsems and produced the Challenger 2 tank before it closed in 2004. The bus manfacturer Optare, formerly "Charles H. Roe Ltd", also have a factory on Manston Lane and the haulage company, J Long & Sons are based on Sandleas Way.
Comparison
'Cross Gates' 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% |
External links
★ Crossgates Shopping Centre
★ Crossgates Town Centre regeneration - Leeds City Council
★ VE Day 60 Years:Leeds - Manufacturing at Cross Gates
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