Sitting within the Woodhouse area of Leeds, West Yorkshire, Charing Cross is a neighbourhood that takes its name from the well-known London junction – a pattern of borrowed place names found in several English cities. It falls under the wider Leeds urban area and is surrounded by the residential and student communities that characterise much of this part of the city, close to the University of Leeds and the inner-city districts to the north of the city centre.
Location and Surroundings
Woodhouse itself is a densely settled inner suburb, and Charing Cross sits comfortably within its street network of terraced housing and local amenities. The area is well connected to central Leeds, which lies a short distance to the south, making it convenient for both residents and those passing through on foot or by bus.