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Moortown

Moortown is a town in north Leeds, which can be accessed from Harrogate Road or the ring road. Houses in Moortown are relatively expensive, as it holds the desirable LS17 postcode (as it is situated next to Alwoodley). Moortown has two parts, Moortown and Moor Allerton. Moortown is predominantly a Jewish area with a synagogue and a row of shops with a kosher bakery. Moor Allerton is 3/4 mile away from Alwoodley. It contains a large supermarket complex, several other retail shops, a high school, a number of churches, and several primary schools.