For house hunters looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Leeds city centre, there are a wealth of options – including some of the happiest places to live in the city. Leeds was recently ranked as the 10th happiest place to live in Yorkshire and leafy suburbs around the city centre have some of the highest happiest levels in the area.
The Yorkshire Evening Post has teamed up with Barrows and Forrester, which has helped us to combine house buying data for LS postcodes with local authority scores in the national happiness index compiled by the Office for National Statistics.
The result is this list of the places ranked as both the most desirable for potential buyers and renters – and where residents are most content. For anyone thinking of selling up and moving out, we’ve also included how much property is likely to set you back there.
7. Wetherby
The market town of Wetherby lies in a triangle of Leeds, York and Harrogate, being conveniently close to all three, and offers riverside walks along the River Wharfe for its residents. It has a happiness index of 7.35 and the average house price is £368,851. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Morley
Morley is a lively market town in south Leeds, the largest in the city, and boasts affordable house prices as well as a growing range of independent shops, cafes and pubs. It has a happiness score of 7.35 and average house prices are £185,474. Photo: Andrew Bellis
9. Otley
Known for its beautiful riverside and cobbled streets, Otley has long been regarded as one of the most charming places to live in Leeds. It has a happiness score of 7.35 and an average house price of £263,937. Photo: Gerard Binks