Identity is just 15 minutes from the heart of Leeds, perfect for commuting, shopping, nightlife and relaxing, but without the bustle of living in the city. Access to the M1, M62 and A1M is a short distance away, ideal for those who work further afield, and for weekend exploring.

Just a few miles away is Roundhay, with its selection of pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and small retailers and of course, the 700 acres of beautiful parkland, lakes and woodland that comprises Roundhay Park. 

 

Said to be one of the largest parks in Europe with more than 700 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens to explore, the nearest entrance to Roundhay Park is less than a mile from Identity, around a 15-minute walk. There’s a lakeside cafe and boating jetty, as well as a bowling green and children’s play area. 
At the top of Roundhay Park you’ll find Tropical World, just over three miles away. It’s a great day out for all the family with indoor topical gardens, a butterfly house, exotic birds, meerkats and crocodiles as well as a child friendly café.

Primrose Valley is also a short drive from Identity. With picnic benches a plenty and lots of green space to enjoy, the park is great for spending the day with friends and family. With its scenic views over the city, and its woodlands and green spaces, it’s the perfect place to walk, cycle and let children and four legged friends run free. The Wyke Beck Way cycle route which runs through Roundhay Park to Temple Newsam passes through Primrose Valley Park. 

With quaint market towns such as Wetherby and Otley a short drive away, and historic Harrogate and York in easy reach, you’ll never be short of fun-filled ways to spend your spare time.
 

There’s a wide range of primary and secondary schools and further education options close to Identity. 
Providing care for under 5 years old, Kentmere Children’s Centre and Jumping Jack’s DAY Nursery are just 5 minutes from home and are both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. 

For students from 5-11 years, Manston St James Primary Academy is 9 minutes from home and is rated ‘Good’. Austhorpe Primary is another high rated school, just a shot drive away. 

Roundhay School Primary Campus was given an outstanding rating. The school is spread across two sites, with the primary campus 0.7 miles from the development and the secondary and sixth form 3.1 miles away.  

The University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett and Leeds Trinity are all within 10 minutes’ drive of your new home.
 

Many local residents are members of the JD Gym in Leeds, which is less than two miles away and provides cardio, strength and resistance machines, weights, a range of classes and a relaxing sauna for after your workout. There’s no need to sign up for a long-term contract, as you can pay month to month if you choose. Fit4Less Leeds Halton, The Gym Leeds and the JD Gym are all less than two miles away. 

Your closest multi-sport facility is Fearnville Leisure Centre, which has a 25-metre swimming pool, as well as badminton, squash and table tennis facilities for hire.

Leeds Gymnastics Club is also close to Identity. It’s home to a number of elite and Olympic athletes and offers sessions for all ages and abilities, from babies all the way up to professional level adult gymnastics.
Roundhegians Rugby Football Club is only a 10 minute drive from the development and has around 15 different teams for all ages.

Seacroft Hospital offers a range of walk-in services, and Dr Pearson R E & Partners GP clinic is lass than half a mile away, or you could choose Cross Gates Medical Centre, 1.3 miles from home
 

Identity is next to the A58 Easterly Road, which provides a direct route into Leeds city centre to the south-west, four miles away. 

The M1 is close by, getting you to Wakefield in around 30 minutes, and Sheffield in slightly over an hour as well as providing easy access to Nottingham and Leicester. The M62 is only ten miles away, so you can also reach Bradford and Huddersfield in under an hour. 

Seacroft Bus Station is just over a mile away, offering services throughout Yorkshire. The 4 and 4A go to Pudsey via Leeds city centre and the 770 and 771 run to Harrogate. The 50A bus service to Horsforth runs straight past our Identity development on Asket Drive, just a short walk away. 
 

Killingbeck Retail Park is just down the road from your new home in Leeds, or you can grab supplies from Seacroft Green Shopping Centre, 1.5 miles away, or the Cross Gates Shopping Centre. 

Colours May Vary is a small, independent shop just 20 minutes away from home that stocks beautiful, useful and inspirational wares. Focussing mainly on graphic art and design, typography, illustration and product design, Colours May Vary stock books, journals, prints, cards, gifts, homeware and stationery. It’s sourced both locally and internationally from a mix of established and up and coming producers. 

Sociable Folk, a small chain coffee shop is just under 30 minutes away from Identity and provides the perfect hub for socialising, grabbing a quick coffee, meeting colleagues for a working lunch or meeting friends for a drink in the sun. Everything is made fresh, from their coffee to their superfood salad. 

24 minutes away you’ll find The Little Bookshop. Opening their doors to Leeds in October 2017 The Little Bookshop is a place to explore literature and illustration with the whole family. The bookshop is dedicated to sourcing a diverse range of inclusive books and bringing them together under one roof. And if you don’t want to venture out, they deliver locally and the rest of the UK.