These 15 areas boast stunning scenery, quality local shops, restaurants businesses and good transport links. They all have plenty of green space and schools in the nearby area, making them perfect for families too. Here are 15 small villages within a commutable distance to Leeds:
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1. Sowerby Bridge
The market town of Sowerby Bridge is lesser known than its neighbour Hebden Bridge, however, it shouldn't be discounted as a great place to live. Nestled in the Upper Calder Valley, the former industrial town has a thriving high street, independent restaurants and pubs. It has its own railway station with a direct line to Leeds, or commuters can change at Bradford Interchange. It is also within commuting distance to Manchester. | Bruce Rollinson
2. Church Fenton
Church Fenton is a small village outside of Leeds in the Selby district. The small village has two pubs and a community shop run by residents of the village. It has great transport links and is only six miles from Tadcaster. It has its own railway station on the Leeds to York line. It takes between 30 and 40 minutes to drive to Leeds city centre. | Gerard Binks
3. Slaithwaite
The village that confuses everyone outside of Yorkshire - Slaithwaite. The tiny village is nestled in the Colne Valley and lays across the River Colne and Huddersfield Narrowe Canal. It has a vibrant village centre with many independent pubs and restaurants. It is served by the Slaithwaite railway station which is on the Huddersfield line. It has direct lines Leeds, taking three stops and 36 minutes. It also has direct a direct service to Manchester which takes 42 minutes. It takes 36 minutes to drive to Leeds. | Tony Johnson
4. North Rigton
North Rigton is a small village north of Leeds in the Harrogate District. Armscliffe Crag is adjacent to the village, which is considered one of the best rock climbing locations in the country. It is also a popular destination for walkers. Public transport commuters can get the A2 flyer or 36 from Harrogate Road. The nearest station is in Weeton, on the Leeds Harrogate line. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Leeds city centre by car. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. Skipton
Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales is Skipton. It sits on the River Aire and Leeds Liverpool Canal and boasts stunning views of the countryside. Although it is in north Yorkshire, it is in close driving distance of West Yorkshire towns like Keighley and Ilkley. It was once voted the 'Best Place to Live in Britain' by the Sunday Telegraph in 2014. There is a direct train line to Leeds Station and takes about 43 minutes. It takes about 53 minutes to drive to Leeds city centre. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
6. Tadcaster
The market town of Tadcaster is perfect for families who want a village life but with easy commuter links to Leeds and York. It is well known for the Grade-II listed eleven-arch Tadcaster viaduct above the Wharf Bridge, the Tadcaster Bridge which dates back to around 1700, and the Tadcaster Mere, a site of special scientific interest. The late 15th century building 'The Ark' is believed to be the meeting place of the Pilgrim Fathers where they planned their voyage to America. It takes 28 minutes to drive from Tadcaster to Leeds city centre. The 843 Coastliner bus takes just under an hour. | James Hardisty