Welcome to Allerton Bywater
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Allerton Bywater is a semi-rural village and civil parish in the south-east of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 4,717. The village itself is 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Castleford, with neighbouring villages Kippax and Great Preston all providing local amenities. St Aidan's Nature reserve borders the village attracting many visitors with its beauty and charm. Additionally "The Lines Way" bridle path which runs from Garforth through to Allerton following the old train track provides a pleasant route for walkers, joggers and cyclists alike. The River Aire flows through the village to the south-west. Allerton Bywater is built up of several smaller communities, mainly old mining villages such as Brigshaw, Hollinhurst and Bowers Row.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
366 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
5,417 (2021) |
Density |
1,481 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.4 |
Ward |
Kippax and Methley |
District |
Leeds |
Postcodes |
WF10 |
ONS ID |
E04000216 |
Council
Contact details for Allerton Bywater Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Allerton Bywater Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Allerton Bywater Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Allerton Bywater Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Allerton Bywater Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Allerton Bywater Parish.
Local News
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Allerton Bywater battery farm: Decision on Leeds storage plant delayed after 900 objections
Published: 30th Mar 2024
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Appeal following Fatal Collision, Allerton Bywater
Published: 22nd Dec 2023
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Allerton Bywater battery storage plans rejected by Leeds Council
Published: 24th Nov 2023