Sitting to the west of Leeds city centre, Windmill Hills is a residential neighbourhood within the wider Leeds urban area. The name itself points to the area’s historic character, referencing the windmills that once operated across this part of West Yorkshire. Today it is a settled, largely residential part of the city, with streets of housing surrounded by the broader communities that make up this section of Leeds.
Getting Around
The neighbourhood is well connected to the surrounding areas of Leeds, with road links giving straightforward access to the city centre and nearby districts. As with much of inner and mid-Leeds, local bus routes provide the primary public transport option for residents moving between Windmill Hills and other parts of the city.
The Surrounding Area
The neighbourhood sits within a part of Leeds that has seen steady residential development over the decades. Nearby populated places and housing streets give the area a quiet, community feel typical of many of Leeds’s inner neighbourhoods. Visitors exploring this part of the city will find it representative of the everyday residential fabric that makes up much of West Yorkshire’s largest city.