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Working at Leeds and York
Partnership NHS Foundation
Trust
Relocating to “God’s Own Country”
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Thinking of relocating?
If you’re not local to West
Yorkshire, our Golden
Hello package offers
successful candidates the
potential to claim up to
£8,000 (or for individual
circumstances, even
more) to help you relocate.
It extends to supporting
with your house hunting
and finding childcare –
taking the stress away.
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Located in the heart of the UK
West Yorkshires is a diverse
county with plenty to offer, so
you’ll be sure to find something
you love.
The county consists of five
metropolitan boroughs:
- City of Bradford
- City of Leeds
- City of Wakefield
- Calderdale
- Kirklees
All offering something unique to
West Yorkshire.
With a population of over 2.3 million people, West Yorkshire is the largest
urban area in Yorkshire and the the 4th largest area overall in the UK.
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We think it’s great
But don’t just take our word for it…
In March 2021, The Sunday Times rated many of the areas in West Yorkshire as the
best places to live in the North. Top rated was Ilkley, a town located in the city of
Bradford. Also mentioned were the Leeds suburbs of Chapel Allerton, Farsley and
Horsforth.
Alongside Bradford, Leeds is the largest area of West Yorkshire and also made this
top list of places to live and work for its thriving university scene, booming retail and
leisure sector and being the “epicentre to some of the most breath-taking views of
Yorkshire countryside”.
West Yorkshire has excellent transport links. Its dissected by the M1, M62 and A1
meaning many places are within easy reach. Leeds and York are on the East Coast
Mainline rail network – with London and Edinburgh only two hours away, the east
coast within two hours, and Manchester within an hour. Also, Leeds Bradford Airport
serves many UK and international destinations.
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Quality of life..
Take a look at the quality of life comparison by some selected cities below. Yes that’s right,
Leeds is rated above London!
York, although not shown below is rated 171.86 for quality of live – that’s higher than any of
the cities listed.
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Cost of living
The average price for property in West Yorkshire stood at £204,138 in 2020. In terms of
property types, terraced houses sold for an average price of £152,181.
Compared to other regions in the UK, West Yorkshire has one of the most reasonable
costs of living, giving you a lot of value for your money. Average price for a property
elsewhere:
• London £672,918
• South East England £451,178
• East of England £372,179
• East Midlands £237,815
Average cost of rent per month
Leeds Bradford Wakefield
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
£719.12
£460.62 £521.67
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of
Centre
£528.85
£384.38 £437.58
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
£1,216.67
£692.14 £712.50
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of
Centre
£884.67
£632.14 £687.50
Compare cost of living where you are now at:
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
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Things to do
Soak up some culture
Home to the famous Bronte sisters, West Yorkshires is rich in culture,
spectacular buildings and breath-taking scenery.
Museums include the Royal Armouries Museum (below, right), Thackray
museum of Medicine, Bradford Industrial Museum, Yorkshire sculpture park,
National Science and Media Museum and Eureka! The National Children's
Museum.
There are also the stately homes which are open to visitors such as Harewood
House (below, left), Lotherton Hall, Kirkstall Abbey and Shibden Hall (Below,
Middle). Shibden Hall was the focus of the BBC drama series, Gentleman
Jack. There is always something to see and do.
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National Parks
Heritage, landscapes and wildlife
The Yorkshire Dales National Park (pictured) famous for its stone walls and
amazing scenery, is easily accessible by car, train or bus.
You're also within easy reach of other amazing places like The North York
Moors national park, Yorkshire’s stunning East Coast with places like Whitby,
Robin Hood’s Bay, Scarborough and Filey, and the Peak District national park.
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Shopper’s Paradise
Leeds’ has been dubbed the Knightsbridge of the
North, and for good reason with its high street
brands, designer stores, independent boutiques
and vibrant markets, all offering a unique
shopping experience.
From the plush new Victoria Gate complex (left)
and the unique Trinity Centre (below), there’s
everything you could want in one place.
For a more intimate experience, check out the
beautiful Victorian arcades or the famous
Kirkgate Market, birthplace of Marks and
Spencer.
Out of town you’ll find retail parks a plenty
including the White Rose Shopping Centre
towards Bradford, and the J32 outlet mall near
Castleford for some great brands and bargains.
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For the sports fans
Catch a match at Elland Road and watch Leeds United in action
in football’s Premier League (below).
Or if rugby’s your game, we have five big rugby league teams:
Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity, Huddersfield
Giants and Bradford Bulls.
Headingley Stadium in Leeds hosts rugby but also the Yorkshire
Country Cricket Club, where you can see the hosts and
England’s national team play top matches.
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And for music lovers…
There’s the First Direct arena (pictured) Yorkshire’s largest indoor
entertainment venue holding 13,000 people. For more intimate venues,
check out the O2 Academy, The Wardrobe and the Brudenell Social Club –
recognised as one of the best independent music venues in the UK.
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Families with children
West Yorkshire is a very family-friendly county, with lots of exciting things for families to
do. With good transport links to major UK cities, it is easy to take your family further
afield and enjoy all the fun the UK has to offer!
Search for childcare and family services here – Childcare and Family services
Search for schools in West Yorkshire here
Attractions in and around West Yorkshire
Harewood House: A historic house with beautiful grounds featuring a Bird Garden with
a touch of the exotic; penguins. Numerous special events are held at Harewood
throughout the year
Tropical World: Let the children experience changing climates as you wander through
the different areas of Tropical World viewing tropical birds, plants, terrapins, and
butterflies; an educational day for the whole family
Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Take a family day out visiting some of the worlds most
endangered species in an educational and interactive visit to the park. Enjoy the thrill
and excitement of seeing the animals up close.
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Attractions continued…
Battlefield Leeds: Children can play in this exciting outdoor gaming field, dodging lasers
and getting active
Xscape: Here you are sure to find something for all ages, from an indoor snow slope,
bowling aisle, climbing wall, aerial assault course, trampoline park, to a 6D motion ride
Eureka: A national children’s museum aiming to teach children about the world around
them via fun and interactive exhibits where they can discover and play in a fun and
unique way
Bolton Abbey: Admire the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, wander the
fascinating Priory Ruins, take a picnic by the river, or visit the animals at Hesketh Farm
Park. Bolton Abbey also features numerous special events throughout the year.
Farmer Copleys: Home to one of the best meat and deli counters in the UK. Enjoy some
food in the award winning café before enjoying a farm walk visiting the animals. A
number of events throughout the year take place here such as strawberry picking,
sunflower fields, corn maze and the UK’S largest pumpkin festival.
