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.

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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.

Featured developments in West Yorkshire

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Blossomfield, LS23

Lovell Homes
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Whitehall Quarter, LS1

Whitehall Quarter, LS1

Town Centre Securities Plc
3.96 (16 reviews) 3.96 (16 reviews)
Echo Central, LS9

Echo Central, LS9

Barratt Homes
4.03 (6 reviews) 4.03 (6 reviews)
Waterside Apartments, LS12

Waterside Apartments, LS12

Savills
4.22 (52 reviews) 4.22 (52 reviews)

Reviews in West Yorkshire

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Wonderful tenancy

Review Date Apr 2024

Honestly I would say that the spot of Moda is in an “efficient” place. The aspect of having a Sainsbury’s, the market, the BUS STATION, AND A HUGE MALL, right next to it makes it an S tier spot. As I was previously living in LS2, this made me realize how comfortable and convenient it is to have moved here.
Negatives could just include some tenants being annoying and leaving some trash here and there but it is immediately cleaned up.

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The establishment was wonderful to be a tenant in.
The place felt unique and luxurious, the bed was amazing to sleep on and helped a lot with my back problems. The shower was also one of my favorite touches.
The staff at the establishment were always very friendly and helpful when it came to some of the problems I encountered.
It was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend it to future colleagues.
One memorable staff member was Shari as she prepared me mentally for the end of tenancy and took care of the apartment’s deal after I left.

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

How much electricity the heater can cost was baffling for me but it was alright.

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

Immediately and with efficiency.
Usually making sure I was contacted for everything to go smoothly and giving a 1 day notice beforehand.

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A lovely place to live

Review Date Apr 2024

The Junction is a short walk from Wellington Street and close to a number of bars/restaurants and a Sainsbury’s as well as the train station. The building feels very safe and secure with 24 hour reception. Even though it’s close to the train line, I have never had any problems with noise.

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My one bed apartment feels very spacious with lots of storage. It’s thoughtfully designed and has been furnished beautifully.

In terms of communal areas, there are two comfortable co-working spaces with free coffee and bookable meeting rooms. The outdoor spaces include a gym area, dog park and green space with tables.

The staff – especially Matthew, Polly and Abby – are so kind and welcoming, along with the manager Lisa. The maintenance team are also very helpful.

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

I wish I would’ve know the gym would not be completed.

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

The few issues I’ve had have been handled appropriately.

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Best accommodation I’ve ever rented in leeds

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Review Date Apr 2024

Very close to town, and m62, parking is a nightmare however but amazing flat complex, and gym is part of the complex

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Throughly enjoyed living here past 3 years, flats are amazing and service is faultless, we would highly reccomend to anyone looking to live here, flats are easy to decorate and the staff are lovely. Can get noisy but that’s not to do with ledois but with other residents

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Parking is a nightmare!!!!!! A genuine genuine nightmare

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

Yes they have when we reported anything can’t complain

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Facilities are good but some issues

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Review Date Mar 2024

Bad – no vending machines or van pop up. Feels like we are far away from the shops when need something

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Facilities are good. Would be helpful if the security doors were locked at night instead of being left open. Anyone could just climb over if they really wanted to. This seems to have not been acknowledged. The events are not very well advertised!!

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I wish I knew the meeting rooms are always booked.

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

Yes the repair team are very good. They’re helpful

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Manager Response

Dear resident,

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review; I truly appreciate your feedback.

I would love the opportunity to meet and delve deeper into your comments to better understand how we can improve. Your insights are invaluable in helping us enhance our services.

As you may have noticed from our recent communications, we have an exciting mini-market coming up in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for updates! Hopefully, this addition will make your trips to the local Sainsbury’s in Wellington Place less frequent.

Our meeting rooms are fully bookable via the residents’ app or by contacting our front desk directly. Feel free to book in advance to secure your spot.

I’m disappointed to hear that we may have fallen short of your expectations. Please reach out to me directly or via reception so we can arrange a meeting to discuss your concerns in detail.

Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

Warm regards

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