A guide to living in Leeds

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Best places to live in Leeds

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Altitude at Phoenix, LS9

By Khalbros

Award winner 2025

4.86

4.86

(65 reviews)

Altitude at Phoenix, located in Leeds. Tucked within the dynamic pulse of the city, every detail, from the spacious layouts to the carefully selected finishes, reflects a commitment to creating a home that supports your lifestyle. Whether you're relaxing in your apartment or exploring the nearby neighbourhood, you'll feel connected to a community that puts your needs first.
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Ranked 1st out of 24 in Leeds

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Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

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4.8

4.80

(419 reviews)

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works brings a happier and easier way to rent to this amazing city. Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom boutique apartments and a whole range of exceptional amenities including a state-of-the-art gym, work from home space, private dining/lounge rooms and meeting spaces. This is a dynamic new community just 4 minutes’ walk from the station – and you’re invited to be part of it.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 24 in Leeds

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New York Square, LS2

By Moda Living

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4.78

4.78

(307 reviews)

Welcome to Moda, New York Square. A collection of 515 pet friendly apartments, designed to form an exciting next generation neighbourhood in Leeds’ cultural district. A community rich with amenities, from co-working and meeting spaces to a media room, private dining and a roof terraces with panoramic views of Leeds City Centre and beyond.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 24 in Leeds

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Leodis Square, LS11

By Colby River

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4.69

4.69

(219 reviews)

Leodis Square is located in central Leeds. Comprising studio, one, two and 3-bed apartments, residents benefit from a free onsite gym featuring a wide range of equipment and free weights, spin studio and virtual training system. Leodis Square has a pet-friendly policy and the onsite team are available 24/7 to deal with enquiries or manage and maintenance requests. The team also organises a regular calendar of resident events, ranging from book and breakfast clubs, to arts and crafts lessons, movie nights and social get-togethers. As well as this, the development is just 5 minutes from Leeds' business and retail districts and is only 0.6 miles from the train station.
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Ranked 4th out of 24 in Leeds

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The Junction, LS12

By Native Communities

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4.6

4.60

(293 reviews)

The Junction, located in Leeds is a collection of 665 one, two and three bedroom apartments. The stylish Build to Rent residential and retail scheme will also include parking and cycle storage. In addition, residents benefit from co-working and meeting spaces as well as private dining and landscaped gardens. Additionally, the touch down points at Wellington Place and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal are at either end.
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Ranked 5th out of 24 in Leeds

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Maisie E (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New York Square, LS2

Jul 2026

5
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Helpful staff and beautiful building

Maisie E (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New York Square, LS2

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area was a short walk from the city centre, really liked staying here. Lots of local amaneities nearby also

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They were very helpful, like I said, Tom helped me with contacting the right departments and have the correct emails

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Wish I knew what I could do more in the area, as there is lots to do


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Conny (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

Jul 2026

5
5
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5

Great community and location

Conny (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great are, lots of good bars and restaurants! Domo is great for food and Nono is perfect for a glass of wine.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We’ve only had to raise one issue in the past which was addressed quickly even though it wasn’t urgent.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The only thing that was inconvenient when we moved was the parking situation as there was an event on that we weren’t told about so we had very limited time to use the courtyard. We also weren’t aware of the community bills, so that’s another expense to bear in mind.


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Fabien (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New York Square, LS2

Jul 2026

5
5
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5

Great facilities and very helpful management team

Fabien (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New York Square, LS2

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Moda in Leeds is a 10 minute walk from the city centre and so the main facilities are easily reachable.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They were always very responsive and nothing was ever a big deal for them.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing springs to mind. Living in the development was very stress free


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Thomas C. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

Jul 2026

4
4
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4

location is excellent

Thomas C. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

location is excellent, walk-able to work and all of the amenities of Leeds. ideal for a social lifestyle. essentially next to the train station also helps a lot with commuting out of the city. Bad is minimal, area is reasonably safe, im never bothered by any noise outside as its just far enough from the center that any suspect behavior doesn't appear often.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They responded promptly, Amie was excellent with my issue raised and managed it very efficiently.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing explicitly, its what you will expect it to be.


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Muhammed Al Hashedi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spinners Yard, LS7

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

2
2
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2

Rigid Management & Lack of Support for Families

Muhammed Al Hashedi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Spinners Yard, LS7

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Spinners Yard is situated in a convenient area in Leeds (LS7), offering quick access to the city center, local amenities, and reliable transport links. The surrounding neighborhood is generally walkable and pleasant, though traffic noise along Skinner Lane can occasionally pick up during peak commuting hours.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Management was completely unhelpful and inflexible when issues were raised, defaulting strictly to corporate policy rather than working with residents to find reasonable solutions.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known how strictly management enforces property inventory rules without offering any on-site storage solutions, making it very difficult for families with children to adapt room space to their needs.


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