Leeds-Bradford
United Kingdom • England • Europe
Primary City: Leeds
Primary State/Province: West Yorkshire
Primary Language: English
Population: 2.4M
GDP: $49B • GDP per capita: $20,802
GAWC Class: 11
Leeds-Bradford metro area
53.80, -1.55Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsSports
Major League Teams/Venues
Rugby League • Super League
Bradford Bulls
Bradford
Rugby League • Super League
Castleford Tigers
Castleford
Rugby League • Super League
Huddersfield Giants
Huddersfield
Rugby League • Super League
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds
Rugby League • Super League
Wakefield Trinity
Wakefield
T20 Cricket • The Hundred
Sunrisers Leeds
Leeds
Notable Venues2 venues
Football/Soccer
Elland Road
Leeds
Test Cricket
Headingley Cricket Ground
Leeds
Historic Venues1 venue
Rugby League
Odsal Stadium
Bradford
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams4 teams
Football/Soccer • England
Huddersfield • Level: 3
Other Men’s Teams6 teams
Rugby League • Championship
Batley Bulldogs
Batley
Rugby League • Championship
Dewsbury Rams
Dewsbury
Rugby League • Championship
Halifax Panthers
Halifax
Rugby League • Championship
Hunslet RLFC
Leeds
Rugby League • Championship
Keighley Cougars
Keighley
T20 Cricket • T20 Blast
Yorkshire Vikings
Leeds
Other Women’s Teams2 teams
W Netball • Other Women Sports
Leeds Rhinos Netball
Leeds
W T20 Cricket • Other Women Sports
Sunrisers Leeds Women
Leeds
Major Sporting Events
Golf Majors1 event
Ryder Cup
Golf International
1929 • Moortown Golf Club
Complete Event Timeline1 event
Ryder Cup
Golf Majors
1929 • Moortown Golf Club
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda | $88B | Private |
Total Market Cap: $88B across 1 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities4 entries
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Yeadon • 4 - Regional
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Leeds
Leeds • Intercity Rail Hub
Suburban Rail1 entry
MetroTrain
Leeds • Suburban Rail
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star1 entry
Grantley Hall
Yorkshire