Area Guide: Burley

Posted 2 years ago

Get to know Burley

This up-and-coming area of Leeds is populated with lots of student accommodation sites servicing the different Universities in the city, meaning you’ll make plenty of friends and socialise with different and diverse groups living within this community.

Local amenities & travel

Burley Road and Kirkstall Road are situated just outside of the City Centre, towards the rear of the university campus, so both are within walking distance from this area.


Enjoy the outdoors in Burley and Kirkstall with an array of hidden green spaces to explore along with the Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire both nearby, whilst also remaining close to all your city centre amenities and venues.


For any students of Medicine, Nursing or Dentistry, Leeds General Infirmary is close by, as is the Worsley Building on campus, so it’s super convenient for getting to your lectures and placements on time.


Leeds Beer giant Kirkstall Brewery has their site nearby, giving tours of the facility and a taproom and kitchen to sample the goods whenever you please.


Cardigan Fields retail park is situated on Kirkstall Road, containing plenty of restaurants, a cinema, bowling alley, laser tag zone and gym all in one place. What more could you want?


Not to mention the area has fantastic bus connections and Leeds Railway Station is within walking distance, meaning you can catch a train to explore further afield in Leeds with ease!


Milford Place Post Office is in Burley itself.


Location: 386 Kirkstall Road, Burley, LS4 2HQ


Traveling from Burley to the University of Leeds is quick and easy thanks to its close proximity.

Walking is the most straightforward option, taking about 15–20 minutes along Burley Road or Cardigan Road toward Woodhouse Lane.

Cycling is even faster, around 7–10 minutes, and there are bike lanes and cycle hire schemes available.

Taxis or ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt are also an option, although more expensive costing roughly £11–£22 depending on the day and time you travel.

Driving is possible via Burley Road and Woodhouse Lane, but parking on campus is limited, so if you want to drive it is advisable to park in a nearby car parks like Woodhouse Lane Car Park or Merrion Centre are recommended. 
SupermarketDistanceKey Features
Aldi
~1.4 mi (~20 min walk or short bus ride)


Discount supermarket with weekly deals
Asda                             

~1.6 mi (Kirkstall Road)                                       

Large supermarket with plenty of options 
Tesco Express                    

~0.4 mi                                                                          

Convenient for smaller shops

There are a range of food spots in Burley, especially in and around Cardigan Field Leisure Park. Outside of this, some great spots include: 


Sheesh Mahal: A well-regarded Indian restaurant on Kirkstall Road with a warm, friendly atmosphere. 

My Lahore: A British-Asian fusion eatery that serves a diverse menu such as samosas all the way to shepherds pie! 

Amigo's Mexican food: A Mexican eatery with options such as burritos, fajitas, tacos, chimichangas and more.

Chaai Cafe: A local cafe offering brunch, patisserie and beverages.