Scholes, Leeds
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Scholes is a village on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the parish of Barwick in Elmet and Scholes. It is sometimes known as Scholes-in-Elmet to distinguish it from the two Scholes in the Kirklees borough, by analogy with Barwick-in-Elmet and Sherburn-in-Elmet
Its name is a plural of Old Norse skáli = "temporary shed".
[edit] Comparison
Scholes lies in the LS15 postcode area. Here is a population breakdown of the postcode area in comparison with the UK population.
| Category | LS15 | UK average |
|---|---|---|
| Population density (people / sq mi) | 43.2 | 24.9 |
| Gender split (females / male) | 1.05 | 1.05 |
| Average commute | 6.1 miles | 8.73 miles |
| Average age | 38 | 39 |
| Home ownership | 16% | 16.9% |
| Student population | 2.4% | 4.4% |
| People in good health | 69% | 69% |
[edit] External links
- A site showing places in the UK called Scholes (Scholes-in-Elmet is at the top of the page)
- The Ancient Parish of Barwick in Elmet. GENUKI. Retrieved on 2007-10-29. - Scholes was in this parish
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