 The suburb falls within the Adel and Wharefdale Ward of the City of Leeds Council.It is bordered by West Park, Adel, Ireland Wood and Holt Park.The A660 Leeds to Otley road runs through the area..

Bodington Hall, a former major hall of residence for the University of Leeds was in Lawnswood and it was not uncommon to find some students taking accommodation in Lawnswood after their first year.