What do you like about living in Meanwood, which was named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Britain?

Yorkshire Evening Post

We asked the people of Leeds what they like about living in Meanwood, which was named by The Telegraph as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Britain.

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00:00 So Meanwood's been named one of the top 10 coolest places to live in Britain by the Telegraph.

00:06 What is it that you like about Meanwood?

00:08 I love the park. It's very nice to be able to walk through the park and through the woods very easily, just on your doorstep.

00:16 Get a nice coffee beforehand.

00:18 Yeah, it makes you feel like you're not right in the middle of a big city.

00:20 It's really nice.

00:21 There's like Terminus and Alfred over there and opposite, a coffee shop just opened.

00:25 Yeah, and Humble's nice as well.

00:27 And Humble's nice.

00:29 Were you surprised to hear that it's been included in the top 10 coolest places to live?

00:33 Yes.

00:34 Different reactions.

00:38 Yeah, it's cute. It's nice. I'm glad we've got it.

00:41 But there's a lot of places in the UK.

00:44 You don't look like Meanwood though, do you?

00:46 Maybe don't use that bit.

00:48 What do you like about living in Meanwood? What does Meanwood have to offer?

00:51 It's got everything, everything you need.

00:53 It's got great independence, it's got great restaurants, bars, the people are so welcoming and friendly, down to earth.

01:00 The green space we've just got down there in Meanwood Park.

01:03 The proximity to Leeds city centre itself, what a mile away of the road.

01:08 So yeah, for me, it's got everything you can need.

01:11 The Telegraph has named Meanwood as one of the 10 coolest places to live in Britain.

01:15 What are your thoughts about that and what do you like about Meanwood?

01:19 I like the park, the green spaces, but so many people have discovered it.

01:24 There are far too many dogs.

01:27 I really like some of the cafes.

01:30 I really like independent shops like Tandem is absolutely brilliant because they do their refills there as well.

01:36 Zuko's is amazing.

01:39 Waitrose is, I mean, this is all linked to Waitrose effect, I'm sure.

01:42 Really? So when did Waitrose come to Meanwood?

01:45 About 11 years ago.

01:46 And the town saw a bit of a regeneration, did it, with new independent shops and things?

01:50 More people come, but so many people drive and they don't really know what else is going on in Meanwood.

01:56 The junction's going to be very interesting to see what happens to traffic then.

02:00 I don't know if you've managed to go and have a look at the chaos that it is at the moment.

02:04 They're sure it's going to be alright, but I have my doubts.

02:08 So Meanwood has been named by the Telegraph as one of the top 10 coolest neighbourhoods to live in in Britain.

02:15 Why do you think that is? Is there anything in Meanwood that people are particularly attracted to?

02:20 It's hard to see things as cool when you're here all the time and start to take a step back, but it's a great place to be.

02:27 I think it's kind of cocooned by loads of lovely green space and woodland.

02:33 It's kind of like a little mini village, but it's a stone's throw from the city centre.

02:39 There's a lovely variety of people that live there, certainly come in here.

02:44 I think it's still a very nice place to be, but it's not pretentious.

02:48 It's quite modest in its goodness, if that is a word.

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