The most aesthetically pleasing cities in the UK and where Leeds ranks

A new study reveals exactly where Leeds places among the most aesthetically pleasing cities in the UK.

Swift Direct Blinds have created the Global Aesthetic Cities Index, ranking cities in the UK and around the world based on buildings and social media presence.

Looking at listed buildings and landmarks per 100,000 residents, total aesthetic Instagram posts, total aesthetic TikTok views and aesthetic-related Google searches to score cities out of ten.

Here are the top 10 most aesthetically pleasing cities in the UK:

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