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Samuel Port

'We're not friendly because we are rich' says resident living on Leeds millionaire road

Gated homes, expensive cars and acres of land. Ling Lane in Scarcroft is one of Leeds' richest streets.

According to analysis by Halifax, properties in Ling Lane come with an average price tag of £1,551,000. While it may get you an incredible property - perhaps complete with swimming pool and gym - it does seem to be lacking in one thing. A "neighbourly" atmosphere.

A resident in his 70s, who didn't want to be named, said: "I’ve lived here for about 10 years. I moved here from LS16. There isn’t any neighbourly atmosphere around here, no one ever speaks to anyone else because they’re rich.”

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