Moving to a new village, town or city can be daunting. Different areas offer different qualities and thankfully, Leeds has a bit of everything depending on where you want to live.
In Leeds there are so many options of areas - from lively and thriving suburbs like Headingley and Chapel Allerton to sleepy villages such as Scholes and Scarcroft.
The city has the perfect blend of high and low property prices, shopping, job opportunities, and culture - and it's easy to see why it's such a hit with the masses.
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But, whether you're a young professional, student, or raising a family, it can be hard to know where to live is best. Some of the most popular areas to live include Horsforth, Roundhay, Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Leeds Waterfront, Otley, and Meanwood.
That is why we want to ask you to tell us the area you think is the best place to live in Leeds. We've put together a survey on LeedsLive detailing some of the most popular places in Leeds to live - all you need to do is vote for your favourite!
Have your say in our survey below on the best place to live in Leeds. If you can't see the survey, click here.
To give you more of a background into some of the places we've listed, here are some of the most popular areas to live in Leeds:
Chapel Allerton
A lively area with many cafes, independent shops, and restaurants. There are lots of houses to suit large families and it is not too far from the city centre.
Horsforth
A rapidly growing suburb area with easy connections to the city centre, York, and Harrogate. There is plenty of nightlife and shops in the area. A lot of young professionals have taken a liking to the area.
Leeds Waterfront and city centre
An area with everything on your doorstep. It is in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Leeds city centre, with easy access to the railway station, shops, bars, pubs, cafes, and work locations. Of course the best part of this area are the views of the River Aire.
Headingley
Filled with buzzing bars and restaurants. The area has become popular due to its growing student population and events. It is around a half an hour walk from the city centre of Leeds and has two train stations nearby - Headingley station and Burley Park stations.
Otley
Overlooks acres of countryside thanks to Otley Chevin Forest Park. It is a great spot for people looking for a rural lifestyle, but there is also a busy local market and large community.
Meanwood
One of the up and coming areas of Leeds. It has a vintage furniture shop, bars and restaurants.
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