Is meanwood a nice place to live?
Meanwood. Meanwood is certainly more charming and friendly than its name lends. This is one of the best up and coming places to live within Leeds. Located close to two very highly viewed primary schools, Cardinal Heenan and St Urban’s Primary School, Meanwood is ideal for young families.
How do I get to the Meanwood Valley Trail?
Starting at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm car park, head back out to Sugar Well Road and turn left to take footpath down to Meanwood Road. With care, cross Meanwood Road and take footpath into woods, signposted Woodhouse Ridge. Continue up the steps and turn right at the top and follow path to the band- stand.
Where should I not live in Leeds?
The three most obviously dangerous places in Leeds are:
- Belle Isle – poor, white neighbourhood with crazy high heroine addiction rates (the main pharmacy there is a methadone clinic).
- Burmantofts – much more ethnically diverse than Belle Isle but another drug-fuelled nightmare.
Can you cycle Meanwood Valley Trail?
It gets tougher as you go – there are climbs, drops, rocks and some trickier terrain which more experienced mountain-bikers will relish. Such is the natural beauty that you won’t feel like you’re mountain biking in Leeds, but out in the wilderness of Yorkshire. Check out the Meanwood Valley Trail.
How long is Meanwood Valley Trail?
7 mile
The Meanwood Valley Trail runs from Woodhouse Moor to Golden Acre Park. This 7 mile linear walk is an excellent way to explore The Meanwood Valley Local Nature Reserve which runs from Meanwood into the more rural countryside around Adel and Alwoodley.
Is Leeds rough?
Leeds is the most dangerous major city in West Yorkshire, and is the second most dangerous overall out of West Yorkshire’s 118 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Leeds in 2021 was 151 crimes per 1,000 people.
What is the roughest area in Leeds?
The Leeds areas with the most reports of violence and sexual offences in April, according to West Yorkshire Police
- Harehills and the surrounding area: 393 reports.
- Beeston and the surrounding area: 330 reports.
- Seacroft and the surrounding area: 162 reports.
- Woodhouse, Headingley and the surrounding area: 161 reports.