Life In Leeds - Is It Better Than The South?

I moved to Leeds in 2017, fresh-faced and excited to start a new life in the North. 4 Years later, I'm still here.

This is a video on why I chose to live in Leeds after uni, and what make it a great place for a young person to move to in the UK.

Please mind, this is merely my perception of the city.

Take care,

[ramonagreen]

I'm from Bolton but moved to Leeds in 2017, aged 37. The first year we were homeless and then in Beastly Beeston but after that i got supported housing in hyde park and then my council flat in kirkstall. I love it!! This last 5 yrs (since moving out of beeston) have been awesome ❤
I have got clean after 25 yrs of drug addiction to crack and heroin, graduated 🎓 with my BA (Hons) in Innovation and Skills for Social Change from Leeds Beckett University and currently looking for a job where I'll be using not only my degree but my lived experience to help and support others.
Best decision we ever made is moving to Leeds, even though i miss my family in Manchester. We still meet up and talk regularly on the phone and WhatsApp etc. ...

[MedusaCrime]

Leeds has grandiose architecture, it’s super modern, people are friendly and there’s so much to do 24/7. I’ve lived one year there and it’s changed my life for the better.

[JohnSmith-tmfe]

I live in London and thinking about moving to Leeds due to the cost of living, this video really cheered me up, thanks

[rachelalyssajones]

Looking at moving to Leeds from London. Thanks for the video!

[neiltrott]

Moved away from Leeds at 11 but every time I go back, it still feels like home 30 years on. I miss it but have got too used to living outside a city now to move back. As cities go though, it's one of the best in the country. A vibrant yet friendly city.

[HappyBob]

really interesting hearing this opinion being someone from leeds. I've always loved it but wasn't sure if it was bias!

[Jon-]

I moved to Leeds from London when I was 18. Had an amazing time growing up here and making new friends. I'm in my mid 30's now. Got my own 4 bedroom house with a garage and parking space for 3 cars. No way I would have been able to afford that down south. I'd probably be in a 1 or 2 bedroom shared house or apartment or something. Hope you're still enjoying it up here pal!

[Rob]

I moved to Leeds a few years ago now, great place; successful and growing in stature - never looked back.

[squeakysoliloquy]

I've been in Leeds for only four months now and I love it. Great place, lots of things to do, friendly people and yep, much cheaper rent, food, fuel, drink etc... great city surrounded by some stunning countryside

[miteshshah]

I like you man. There's a certain innocence and niceness you have. Wishing you all the best mate.

[ianlloyd]

I lived in Leeds 40+years ago. Loved it then. Good to see this. Thank you.

[artofverity]

I've been to Leeds. It feels nice. Felt safer than Manchester and Liverpool. And London!

[pjf]

Born and raised in Bradford, went to Leeds Uni and I now live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Manchester had more going for it than Leeds in the late 80s to early 90s, better shops, restaurants, nightlife etc, now it's the other way round and Leeds wins 💯 My parents now live near Manchester, and I wish they'd stayed in Yorkshire to be honest.

[alexandrametani]

I live in Greece and just now I see Leeds and I want to get there. It looks like a very nice place.. I love it

[acloserlook]

Tom this was amazing content. This was the king of Leeds

[maureentait]

I'm Leeds born and bread and there is no place like it... And the football team is the best supporters in the world.

[StevenSmall-jf]

Just come across your video, I’m a Leeds lad, in and out of city centre everyday, how you’ve described Leeds is fantastic, glad you’ve stayed, keep up the great vids, 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[Stevemind]

Just seen this video, 20yrs in Leeds (London born) Only just moved to Pontefract. But Leeds and it's people are the best.

[nickrussell]

I love Leeds. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Excellent to hear.

[_Azzie]

hey mate, im from singapore! nice knowing you live in singapore too hahas i would love to go to leeds one day ! cheers man