These are the 15 best places to live in Leeds according to estate agents

A Leeds-based estate agent has named to top 15 areas in the city to live in.

Manning Stainton published the list, with the suburbs ranked by factors including house prices, amenities, schools and crime rates. Does your area make the list? Have a look and see for yourself.

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Horsforth is the best place to live in Leeds, say estate agents. They pointed to the west Leeds suburb's trendy shops and quality bars and restaurants, as well as proximity to the airport and links to the city centre.placeholder image
Horsforth is the best place to live in Leeds, say estate agents. They pointed to the west Leeds suburb's trendy shops and quality bars and restaurants, as well as proximity to the airport and links to the city centre.
Chapel Allerton is packed with trendy bars, eateries and cosy pubs like The Mustard - and is just 10 minutes away from the city centre by car.placeholder image
Chapel Allerton is packed with trendy bars, eateries and cosy pubs like The Mustard - and is just 10 minutes away from the city centre by car.
This pretty village is situated on the edge of the beautiful Golden Acre Park, pushing it to number 3 in the list. Photo: Steven Sutcliffeplaceholder image
This pretty village is situated on the edge of the beautiful Golden Acre Park, pushing it to number 3 in the list. Photo: Steven Sutcliffe
The famous Leeds park has 700 acres of lush greenery despite being right next to the city centreplaceholder image
The famous Leeds park has 700 acres of lush greenery despite being right next to the city centre
Not just student central, Headingley is pulling in a strong young professional crowd with tons of pubs, bars and restaurants as well as the cricket, of course.placeholder image
Not just student central, Headingley is pulling in a strong young professional crowd with tons of pubs, bars and restaurants as well as the cricket, of course.
The market town is on the fringes of Leeds, but has a strong community with good links to Bradford, Ilkley and the Dales.placeholder image
The market town is on the fringes of Leeds, but has a strong community with good links to Bradford, Ilkley and the Dales.
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