Otley, Pudsey and Farsley have all been chosen by The Sunday Times as the best places to buy a home in Leeds and Yorkshire.
Here in Leeds we are spoilt for choice with leafy, friendly, neighbourhood suburbs which make for the perfect place to raise a family just moments away from the city centre.
Of course we know this, but it has also been recognised by The Sunday Times in their recent list of the best up-and-coming areas to invest in the UK for 2022. And we could not agree more.
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First up is Otley, the bustling market town with a strong community spirit on the outskirts of the city. Otley has been recognised as "a worthy rival to nearby Harrogate and Ilkley", but with much cheaper and affordable housing. According to Zoopla, the average house in Otley costs £305,000 whereas in Harrogate it was £370,000 and in Ilkley, it was £438,000.
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Otley's charm is undeniable and is packed with quaint cafes, family butchers and cosy pubs where you can get a cracking Sunday roast after a hike up on the Chevin. Have a read of our Otley guide here.
Next up is Pudsey, much closer to Leeds city centre and also a handy distance away from Bradford has been described as "a good value and family friendly suburb". With the average house price in Pudsey lying at £230,000 according to Zoopla, it is in fact very good value considering the remarkably short distance to Leeds.
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Last but not least is Farsley, described as "a slightly hipper alternative" to Pudsey and coming in slightly cheaper with an average house price of £206,000. Drenched in history and industrial heritage, Farsley has a lot to say for itself and is overflowing with spacious green spaces, independent restaurants and quirky bars.
If these suburbs are just a bit too quiet for you then do not worry, Leeds city centre was still mentioned in the list of the Best Places to Live 2022. Why not venture out of the centre this weekend and take a look at these fantastic suburbs, all of whom collectively make Leeds such a special place to live.
Get ready to take the plunge Leeds, as a community-led sauna and ice bath concept is on its way.
Hidden behind a railway arch in Saxton Gardens, Kontrast is gearing up to bring its popular sauna and ice bath concept to the city.
Following the huge success of its Manchester site, Kontrast Leeds will combine saunas, ice baths and a cafe designed to bring wellness into everyday life.
The Leeds space will feature two traditional saunas, one infrared saunas and four ice baths each varying in temperature between 3 and 13 degrees.
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Plunge pools can be enjoyed solo or shared, depending on what guests choose, giving people the opportunity to shape each session around exactly what they need that day.
To suit different moods and preferences, Kontrast Leeds will include both a social sauna and a silent sauna, giving guests the option to come for conversation or reflection.
Single sessions will cost just £12 for 45 minutes, with 90-minute sessions from £20.
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Known for making sauna and ice feel more accessible, welcoming and community-driven, Kontrast has grown beyond regular sessions to become a base for recurring events. These include their live ambient DJ set event, Unwind, which celebrates local talent, and their weekly run club, both of which the team hopes to bring to Leeds as part of building a similar sense of community in the city.
The Leeds site builds on everything the team has learned from Kontrast in Manchester.
Alongside the core sauna, Ice, cafe offering, the new site will include improved facilities, more spacious sauna provision and additional ice baths meaning more room for people to get involved.
Myles Smith announces HUGE arena gig in Leeds this year
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Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
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20th June 2022 
