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.
Leeds Festival 2026 is officially underway and we've rounded up drinks prices at the bars on the festival site.
While many of us will be sipping on warm cans of cider and boxes of wine at the camp sites, you can't take any of your own alcohol into the arena (where all the stages are) itself.
So you'll need to budget for drinks over the course of the weekend if you want to watch the headliners with a pint in hand.
And with headline performances from the likes of Fontaines D.C., Raye, Florence and the Machine and Dave, there's masses of amazing live music on the horizon at Leeds Festival 2026.
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We're already on site at Leeds Festival ready to bring you all the action and updates from this massive weekend - staring with, importantly, drinks prices.
So, let's get into it...
This year you're looking at paying around £7 of beer and £7.50 £7.50 for a pint of cider.
Different for this year, is you'll get 10% off if paying with a Paypal debit card which you can get for free - which we think is pretty class and well worth your time.
You can take your own empty water bottles in to refill at water stations around the festival site.
You're also allowed to bring in sealed water/soft drinks which are 500ml or less.
And if you're taking your own booze into the campsites, remember that there's no glass allowed, so you'll need to decant anything into plastic bottles.
Here are all your drinks prices for Leeds Festival 2026
Beer and cider
Budweiser - £7 (£6.30 with Paypal discount)
Corona Extra - £7.50 (£6.75 with Paypal discount)
Kopparberg Crisp Apple - £7.50 (£6.75 with Paypal discount)
Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime - £7.70 (£6.93 with Paypal discount)
Rose - 175ml £10 / btl £35 (£9/£31.5 with Paypal discount)
Italian sparkling - 200ml £10 (£9 with Paypal discount)
No and Low
Budweiser Zero - £5.80 (£5.22 with Paypal discount)
Water - £2.50 (£2.25 with Paypal discount)
And that should just about do you in terms of booze - as always, please drink responsibly and look after each other.
For all the other important information, you can consult our complete 2026 Leeds Festival guide down below.
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Leeds Festival warning issued as police announce speed cameras and traffic restrictions
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Leeds Fest is almost here, but festival-goers heading to Bramham Park by car have been warned to take extra care on the roads.
Driving to Leeds Festival has never been particularly easy, but West Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to those driving by car in an attempt to make it somewhat easier.
Ahead of Leeds Festival 2026, temporary traffic management measures will be in place from Wednesday 26 August until Monday 31 August.
The measures are designed to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and help ensure the safe movement of the tens of thousands of people expected to attend the event.
Speed camera enforcement vans will be operating throughout the festival period alongside clearways surrounding the festival site.
Police have warned that drivers caught breaking the temporary restrictions could face prosecution, so it's definitely worth keeping an eye out for the signage as you approach the festival.
Superintendent Dan Wood said: “Leeds Festival is one of the largest events in West Yorkshire and attracts a significant increase in traffic to the local road network.
"The temporary speed restrictions and clearways are being introduced to help keep everyone safe, including festival-goers, local residents and road users.
"We would ask all motorists to pay close attention to the temporary signage in place and allow extra time for their journeys. Speed enforcement will be carried out during the event, and we encourage drivers to comply with all restrictions for their own safety and that of others."
Festival attendees are also being urged to follow the event signage rather than relying solely on their sat nav. Dedicated routes will direct different categories of visitors to the correct locations, including:
Camping entrances
Day / Non-camping ticket parking areas
Drop-off and pick-up points
Staff and authorised vehicle access routes
Motorists who follow sat nav directions alone may be directed to unsuitable routes, causing unnecessary delays for themselves and other road users.
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20th June 2022 
