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Leeds

West Yorkshire

A growing community in Yorkshire's capital, centred in Harehills and Chapeltown.

Community from
1960s
Est. population
14,000+

Community History

Leeds has a proud Bangladeshi community that grew through the latter half of the twentieth century. Concentrated in Harehills and Chapeltown, the community has developed strong institutions including mosques, cultural centres, and supplementary schools that keep cultural heritage alive for younger generations.