Tingley facts for kids
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| Population | 7,652 |
| OS grid reference | SE279262 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WAKEFIELD |
| Postcode district | WF3 |
| Dialling code | 0113 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Tingley is a village in West Yorkshire, Northern England. It's located between the cities of Leeds and Wakefield. Tingley is considered a suburb, meaning it's a residential area near a larger city. It's part of the City of Leeds and the wider Heavy Woollen District, an area known for its history in textile manufacturing.
Most of Tingley is in the Ardsley and Robin Hood area of Leeds City Council. A smaller part of western Tingley is in the Morley South area. Both these areas are part of the Leeds South West and Morley parliamentary area, which elects a representative to the UK Parliament.
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Where is Tingley Located?
Tingley is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It sits between the cities of Leeds, Wakefield, and Bradford. Even though it's close to these cities, it's often thought of as part of Morley. Tingley uses the WF3 postcode, which is for Wakefield. However, its telephone numbers start with "0113", which is the code for Leeds.
What Does the Name Tingley Mean?
The name Tingley was first written down in the 1200s. It comes from two old English words: þing (meaning 'meeting' or 'assembly') and hlāw (meaning 'mound', 'hill', or 'burial mound'). So, Tingley likely means 'meeting hill' or 'assembly mound'. It was probably a place where people gathered for important meetings for the Morley area.
Dunningley's Name Story
Just north of Tingley is a place called Dunningley. Its name also comes from an old English personal name, Dun, combined with hlǣw (hill/mound). The -ing- part shows a connection between the person and the place. So, Dunningley likely meant 'Dun's hill' or 'Dun's burial mound'.
How is Tingley Governed?
From 1894 to 1937, Tingley was part of the Ardsley Urban District. This district also included West Ardsley and East Ardsley. Then, from 1937 to 1974, it was part of the Morley Municipal Borough. Even today, in official counts, Tingley is still grouped with Morley. However, it is a separate place and does not have its own Town Council like Morley does.
Tingley is divided into two areas for the Leeds City Council: Morley South and Ardsley and Robin Hood. Each of these areas elects three local councillors. Tingley is also part of the Morley and Outwood area for the UK Parliament.
Life and Community in Tingley
Tingley used to be a more rural area, but in the last 25 years, many new homes have been built. Despite this, it has kept many of its green spaces. It's only about five miles south of Leeds City Centre. Nearby places include West Ardsley and East Ardsley to the east, and Woodkirk to the south.
The coal mining and wool industries, which once provided many jobs, are now gone. Tingley is mainly a residential area. Within a short distance, you can find the city centres of Leeds and Wakefield, and the town centres of Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, and Ossett.
Sports and Entertainment
Tingley is home to Tingley Athletic JFC, a junior football club. Their team colours are white and green stripes with black shorts and green socks. Many players from this club have gone on to play football professionally. Their home ground, The Crescent, has changing rooms, showers, and several football pitches for different age groups.
Close to Tingley, you can find the main radio transmitter for Greatest Hits Radio West Yorkshire and the studios for Heart Yorkshire.
Shopping and Local Businesses
Most residents do their main shopping at the nearby White Rose Centre in Beeston, which is only a few minutes away. Tingley also has a large used car dealership called Big Motoring World and a Village Hotels location.
Places to Eat and Worship
Tingley has several public houses, or pubs. Some old ones like the White Bear, Bull's Head, and The Babes in the Wood have closed down. Today, you can visit The British Oak, The New Scarborough, and The Hare and Hounds (which is in West Ardsley).
There are also several places of worship in Tingley. These include Tingley Methodist Church, Hope Church, and West Ardsley Methodist Church.
Schools in Tingley
The local area has several schools. These include Westerton Primary Academy (formerly Westerton Primary School) and Blackgates Primary School. For older students, there is Woodkirk Academy (formerly Woodkirk High School). Other nearby schools are Hill Top Academy in West Ardsley and The Morley Academy in Morley.
Travel and Transport
Tingley is well-known for its large roundabout. This roundabout is where the M62 motorway meets the A653 (Dewsbury Road) and the A650 (Bradford Road). In the early 2000s, major changes were made to the roundabout with new traffic lights and lanes. Before these changes, it was known for having many accidents.
Tingley was once planned to be the southern end of the Leeds Supertram project. However, this tram system was never built.
Tingley's Railway History
Tingley once had its own railway station. It was on an old railway line that ran from Ardsley Junction to Laisterdyke, near Bradford. This line opened in 1857. The station was also a junction for another line that went between Batley and Beeston.
Tingley railway station closed to passengers in 1954. It closed completely for freight trains in 1964, and the railway line itself closed in May 1969.
The railway station building has been taken down. The old Station Lane, which used to lead to the station, is still there. Along the old railway line towards Beeston Junction, you can find the Tingley Viaduct. This old bridge used to carry the Batley-Beeston line over another railway line.
Famous People from Tingley
David Batty, a famous football player, started his career at Tingley Athletic. He played for big teams like Leeds United and Newcastle United, and also for the England national team.
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Tingley Working Men's Club, Highfield, Dewsbury Road
