West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire is a county in the north of England. It borders Greater Manchester to the south, Lancashire to the west and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the east. Made up of seven districts, Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford, Wakefield, Leeds, Sheffield Hallam and York, it is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and towns in the entire country. The administrative centre for West Yorkshire is Leeds,  one of Britain’s leading business centres outside London, but there are other important towns such as Wakefield, Huddersfield and Bradford which all have their own strong economic bases. 

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Best places to live in West Yorkshire

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Where is West Yorkshire? 

West Yorkshire is located in the North of England and is bordered by the counties of Derbyshire andGreater Manchester to the south, Lancashire and North Yorkshire to the north, and South Yorkshire to the south-east.

Areas in West Yorkshire 

The metropolitan and ceremonial county of West Yorkshire is made up of five boroughs: City of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

The city of Leeds functions as the main commercial centre of the county, whereas Bradford is the largest borough both geographically and second largest in terms of population.

West Yorkshire universities

West Yorkshire has some of the best universities in the UK located in its larger cities, with the University of Leeds, University of Bradford, and the University of Huddersfield being standout examples.

The University of Leeds

The University of Leeds was established more than 100 years ago with over 33,000 students enrolled for courses each year. The university offers a wide range of degrees across many subject areas including medicine, law and engineering.

The University of Bradford

The University of Bradford is a research-led institution that offers courses in the arts, humanities and social sciences as well as science and technology disciplines such as computer programming, mathematics, physics, chemistry.

The University of Huddersfield

A public university that was founded in 1825, The University of Huddersfield has over 12,000 students enrolled each year. It provides courses for aspiring managers, IT professionals, engineers and language specialists among others.

Caldercot Lock in West Yorkshire

Top schools in West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire plays host to some excellent schools that are recognised for their academic excellence. Here are some of the top schools in West Yorkshire that prospective home buyers should consider if they have school-aged children who will be moving with them to a new property purchase:

The Grammar School at Leeds

Founded in the early 16th century, The Grammar School at Leeds is a selective school that educates both boys and girls between 11 and 18 years of age at their senior school. The senior school has a constantly excellent pass rate for both GCSE and A-Level exams.

York High School

A mixed secondary school and  academy, York High School  is one of the largest secondary education facilities in West Yorkshire, but still consistently archives excellent Ofsted reports and GCSE and A-Level results

South Hunsley Secondary Academy

A co-educational secondary school, South Hunsley Secondary Academy teaches students aged 11 to 16 years. This academy is located in Melton and was established back in 1956.

Now a specialised technology college, South Hunsley Secondary Academy is recognised as one of the best state schools in West Yorkshire.

The River Calder

Population of West Yorkshire

The population of West Yorkshire has grown by 18% since 2001 according to the latest census data available online from 2011. The county has a total population of approximately two million, with the vast majority living in Leeds and Bradford.

Reviews in West Yorkshire

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Review Date Mar 2024

Very nice and safe area with large student population. There are diverse stores and restaurants at a walking distance. Nice green areas, trees, and birds away from the noise of the city. Though the city centre is at short distance from this area. There is good number of bus stops directly outside the gate of my property which is an advantage, however the bus service (in Leeds in general) seems to be average to poor most of the time for being late or even canceled. Luckily the University of Leeds campus is 20 minutes away only (walking).

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Exceptional place. The flat is spacious with large windows and lovely view of trees and beautiful houses. The flooring (parquet), furniture and appliances are of high standards. Very clean building and communal areas with security, maintenance and extremely friendly staff. There is a space for parcel lockers which is an advantage. What I found special about this place is that it is very quite due to perfect soundproofing, and is pet-friendly as well. There is a residents’ lounge which is very cozy and welcoming for study, reading, or a chat complemented with free coffee and tea. This beautiful experience overall comes with a reasonable rent and pre-installed services like Wifi router and smart utility meter.

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I didn’t know that I had the largest flat at the building, I felt lucky and definitely happy with my tenancy agreement. I only wish for two things to be available in the future, for the flat to be fitted with a microwave, and to have our own gym.

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Extremely friendly staff, approachable, and responds immediately to face-to-face inquiries, emails and maintenance requests (even before the tenant noticed and raised any concerns). They are so attentive to resident’s needs, safety, and comfort and always ready and willing to go the extra mile.

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Excellent living area with many restaurants nearby.

Review Date Mar 2024

Really nice area with a few restaurants nearby, a tesco express that’s less than a 10 min walk away and a bus stop and it’s very close to the train station.

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Lots of facilities are available including a gym, a common area, a library, and a few terraces. All of them are free and easy to access making living at mustard wharf fantastic. The building management is great with fast response to queries and issues.

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Everything met my expectations therefore there is nothing I wish I knew beforehand.

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

Aaliyah has been a great receptionist always welcoming tenants with a smile. She’s very helpful when it comes to queries and always responds in a kind manner.

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Good Place to Live

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Review Date Mar 2024

Quite a few restaurants, shops, and bars are around, but the only downside is parking availability can be limited, though there is a train station closeby.

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The building is well designed with no complaints. Plenty of events and things going around while maintaining a calm and quiet atmosphere. The 24/7 reception, especially Alli, is exceptionally helpful in handling queries. A few maintenance issues but overall a positive experience so far.

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Plenty of convience stores around, but the nearest gorcery shop is farther than expected.

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

A couple of maintenace issues were raised and overall building management was quick to rectify them.

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Great looking interior and always spotless

Review Date Mar 2024

Sainsbury’s on site is banging, Market over the road is perfect for fresh produce and the whole of Leeds city centre just on the doors step

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Great looking interior and always spotless , great vibe and community spirit. Lots of events weekly, the private dining events are highly recommended! The rooftop terrace is a great feature on warmer days and live sports and films in the screen club for the colder days!

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How difficult it would be to leave 🙁 lol and how hard it is to not order Deliveroo every night when you have so many options 😂

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

Always sorted any issues quickly and efficiently! Faye & Ailsa are an absolute asset to the development and residents, nothing ever too much trouble and always on hand to help! 12 out of 10 for Faye & Ailsa!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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