Leeds Area Guide

Leeds

Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, Leeds has a population of 761,100 and forms the cultural, financial and commercial heart of the wider West Yorkshire Urban Area, Leeds has the second highest population of any local authority district in the UK (after Birmingham), and the second greatest area of any English metropolitan district (after Doncaster), extending 15 miles from east to west, and 13 miles from north to south. Over 65% of the Leeds district is covered with green belt land and the city centre is less than twenty miles from the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering some of the most spectacular scenery and countryside in the UK.

Leeds is well known for its sporting culture and large number of resident students. Its economy thrives on the industries of education and the service sector. The unemployment rate is low. Leeds has one of the busiest railways in the UK. Leeds residents have the benefit of a sophisticated transport system. The city is also serviced by a large bus network, including a free bus service in the centre. Leeds Bradford International Airport is located between the cities of Leeds and Bradford.

Climate information

The weather in Leeds is typical of English weather and is often unpredictable, with a mixture of gloriously sunny days and more overcast weather. During the summer months of May, June, July, August and September, the city of Leeds has many fine and often extremely sunny days and the climate in Leeds is generally quite mild.
However, weather in the Leeds can also be somewhat changeable, with a gloomy morning turning into a sunny day with high temperatures. Winters in Leeds can be long and damp, with fewer sunny, clear days during the months of November, December and January. Leeds weather is at its coldest during the winter months,

Leeds Weather and Climate Chart - Leeds, England
the following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Leeds:

Leeds Property Market

As one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, property in Leeds continues to increase in price. Due to the large population of university students, the rental market in Leeds is strong. The revitalisation of Leeds City Centre has made it a popular place to live and the building boom over the past decade has provided would-be city dwellers with plenty to choose from. There are numerous schemes in the pipeline, including a couple of large regeneration schemes - notably, Holbeck Urban Village, and the new urban quarter in Eastgate & Harewood (600 new homes). The north and west sides of the city are well suited to families, while the south side is favoured by first time buyers due to the more reasonably priced property. The east side is also known for its more affordable housing.

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Council tax

The average council tax charges for April 2008 to March 2009 are listed below based on a household of two adults. The tax bands are based on the value of your property in 1991.

The average council tax per household in Leeds council is £947.30.

Useful Links

• Leeds Airport Guide 
• Leeds City Council
• City Art Gallery
• Tourist Information

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