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AngelWings Members 1124 posts Location: Vatican Occupation: Bhikkhuni Age:	#207972 2007-12-02 03:01 GMT
	Hey all, I'm from Edinburgh and have been considering moving to Leeds, my fiance is from Leeds but has been living in Edinburgh for the past 7 years so things may have changed since then. We went to visit his family a few months back but it was just for a few days and I loved it there but didn't really get to see much. Can anyone give me any advice to help make our decision please? Thank You!


GotALight Members 1099 posts Location: Cameroon Occupation: Art director Age:	#207973 2007-12-02 03:04 GMT
	Leeds is amazing , my brother went tot uni there for three years and i loved going on nights out with him, its just the coolest, trendiest most happening place in the world!! waaay better than my uni, my uni dont even have a 24/hr supermarket!

Umbrella Members 1074 posts Location: Saint Kitts And Nevis Occupation: Zoologist Age:	#207974 2007-12-02 03:05 GMT
	I would guess its the same as any other city in the UK - great in parts, not so good in others. House prices are a good representative of how an area is - and there is a site which I can't remember the name of (Up My Street or something like that) where you can check crime, schools, transport etc etc on line. Good luck.

BlossomTree Members 1127 posts Location: French Polynesia Occupation: Physiognomist Age:	#207975 2007-12-02 03:05 GMT
	youve just answered your own question.....you didnt see much,thats because theres nothing to see,its a dump,stop in edinburgh...its a lot nicer.

Cheesybite Members 1111 posts Location: Poland Occupation: Educationalist Age:	#207976 2007-12-02 03:07 GMT
	YOU might like Halifax better

Fairground Members 1168 posts Location: Kuwait Occupation: Publisher Age:	#207977 2007-12-02 03:14 GMT
	or you could move to africa!

PuppyLove Members 1132 posts Location: Iraq Occupation: Doctor(PhD) Age:	#207978 2007-12-02 03:17 GMT
	My son moved to Leeds from the Isle of Wight 4 years ago. I love it up there when I go to visit. As with most cities there are areas which are not very nice but the small parts on the outskirts are beautiful. The shopping centre is great and we went into the city at night for a Thia meal and it was wonderful. I have never seen a city other than London which is so busy at night. For me the best part was that one minute you are within the city and the next you are in the most beautiful country side I have ever seen. There is nothing like a walk in the Dales or on the Moors.

NaughtyNinja Members 1129 posts Location: Andorra Occupation: Woodcarver Age:	#207979 2007-12-02 03:17 GMT
	I was brought up in Leeds, quite a few years ago, but it has always been very good for shopping, night life, buildings of interest, pop concerts, art galleries, classical music concerts etc Some areas are not so good but you find that everywhere these days. Pick where you want to live and enjoy.

Hippie Members 1150 posts Location: Chile Occupation: Diamantaire Age:	#207980 2007-12-02 03:18 GMT
	YES,

Justkeepswimming Members 1094 posts Location: Albania Occupation: Solicitor Age:	#207981 2007-12-02 05:08 GMT
	dont know probably big city never been there though

Eli Members 1155 posts Location: Monaco Occupation: Chapman Age:	#207982 2007-12-02 09:21 GMT
	I visited Leeds a few years ago and thought it was a nice place. If I were to live in the UK, it would be one of the places I would consider.

FollowTheLeader Members 1124 posts Location: Qatar Occupation: Milkman Age:	#207983 2007-12-02 10:02 GMT
	It depends what you want from leeds. It is good in the sense that theres the hustle and bustle, plenty of nightlife,restuarants cinemas shops etc, and nice surrounding areas, with good public transport into the city centre for miles around. If you want to live in the centre then prices are high (which is expected) but most do not seem to be attractive. Student area is more headingley if either are students . Visited Edinburugh and found that to be much nicer.

HahaNoob Members 1112 posts Location: Canada Occupation: Dustman Age:	#207984 2007-12-02 21:28 GMT
	Absolutely fabulous place to live. I was lucky enough to be born and raised there but even luckier to now be living in one of the only cities that outshines Leeds, Barcelona!! Leeds has everything, really up and coming and modern. The lifestyles of my friends who still live there are great (in their 20's) It's a young, lively and trendy place. It's well connected to other cities and is also really close to some of the most beautiful countryside in England. North Leeds is much nicer than across the river (south is a bit dodgy!!) Nah, every city has good and bad but if you are a young couple looking to make a fresh start I don't think you can go wrong there.

ThePacifier Members 1158 posts Location: Cuba Occupation: Athlete Age:	#207985 2007-12-03 10:14 GMT
	a beautiful place as others have said, you have the best of both worlds in your reach City and lovely rustic countryside my daughter lives there and i get to go there as often as i can .

Evilsquirrel Members 1114 posts Location: Faeroe Islands Occupation: Archaeologist Age:	#207986 2007-12-03 11:22 GMT
	ive been living in leeds ever since i was born and it has changed alot and i think its getting better especially with all the hotels and apartments being built....i loove it!! i think you are your fiance should come to leeds...youll have a swell time!! Good luck with your decision!! xxx

SecretHoarder Members 1104 posts Location: South Africa Occupation: Cheesemaker Age:	#207987 2007-12-03 17:05 GMT
	A lot of things have changed in the past 7 years! I will give you good points and bad points, I won't be bias towards my city and just give the good points. Good Points: Great night life. Friendly people. Good atmosphere generally Very good shopping facilities Lots of places to visit Many things to do Wide variety of people + attitudes, ways of living etc Little crime in CERTAIN areas - not all Bad points ( Sorry to people who have live(d) in the areas I am going to mention, I have as well so I can judge them fairly ) Places such as: Seacroft, Gipton, Harehills, Halton Moor, Chapel Town, Chapel Allerton, Beeston, Belle Isle, aren't a good place to live. I have lived in every one of the above and I have had problems in each place. They have high crime rate, high violence rate, some say it is because the areas are mainly '' council estates '' but I don't think it is just down to that. Erm I don't think there is any more bad points, if you can't stand students throwing up all over town then Leeds probably isn't the place for you unless you stay in during the weekends. Before you do decide to move to Leeds, can I suggest you look at a house in each popular area - Killingbeck, Temple Newsam, Colton ( people say it is bad, but I personally do not think it is, more upmarket that most of Leeds. ) Also, check out Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds And Leeds City Council Site: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/ Good Luck deciding! Sorry this was so long!