Greenbottoms is a neighbourhood situated in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The name itself has an old-fashioned, vernacular quality typical of many historic West Yorkshire place names, suggesting low-lying ground or a valley bottom – a common feature in the varied terrain around Leeds. The surrounding area reflects the mix of residential streets and communities that characterise much of outer Leeds.
The Local Area
As a neighbourhood within Leeds, Greenbottoms sits within a city known for its range of distinct communities, each with its own character. The wider Leeds area is well connected by road and public transport, with bus services linking residential neighbourhoods to the city centre and surrounding districts. The housing in and around Greenbottoms is broadly residential in nature, with streets typical of the Leeds urban fabric.