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Beware! Leeds is s***hole

204 replies

InterestGuardian · 11/10/2026 20:39

I lived up north and down south and Leeds is a place where people:

  1. offers you poorer service than anywhere else at a higher premium, worst value for money
  2. are lacking of moral values and self respect and gives you the impression that they are b** raised
  3. don't contribute to safer society, simply hopeless

For those who enjoys "back-to-back" properties or Leeds, hope you enjoy the depreciating property price and this city's decaying future. Otherwise I'd hope you'd avoid this s*hole!

OP posts:
PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 11/10/2026 21:28

Bum raised and no morals. That's a very vulnerable position to find yourself in.

Whatever this man did to you (I'm imagining a painter and decorator from Leeds did a shit job on your stairs and landing or something), don't take it out on the whole city. They're just innocent Loiners.

HighburyHope · 11/10/2026 21:33

Bot-raised?

SusanSHelit · 11/10/2026 21:34

What an odd thing to say.

I've lived in Liverpool for years but Leeds is great. I'd certainly rather live there than London or Manchester.

SweatyGibbon · 11/10/2026 21:34

How far away do I need to stay from Leeds?

JoannCourcyIveGotThePowerNSoul · 11/10/2026 21:37

I think alcohol may be involved.

SweatyGibbon · 11/10/2026 21:39

Facecreamed · 11/10/2026 21:21

Did Leeds steal your boyfriend or something, OP?

Brilliant 👍😂

eggandchipsplease · 11/10/2026 21:40

I think it’s alright

TheBeautifulMoors · 11/10/2026 21:42

Goodness me! Whereabouts have you been?

Blueuggboots · 11/10/2026 21:43

I was there last week and thought it was quite nice actually!

SweatyGibbon · 11/10/2026 21:44

Maybe Sheffield tourist board are sponsoring this thread?

solacola · 11/10/2026 21:49

Well that's me told.

hididdlyho · 11/10/2026 21:49

The city centre isn't great these days, but there's plenty of decent towns and villages on the outskirts with thriving communities and affordable housing. First time buyer houses in my commuter village get snapped up and are typically worth double what they were just over a decade ago. If people weren't wanting to live close to Leeds then I doubt that would be the case.

ktopfwcv · 11/10/2026 21:56

CheeseWisely · 11/10/2026 20:57

I grew up and was educated in Leeds and left with a decent grasp of grammar, so there’s that at least. Maybe you should stay a bit longer OP Wink

Grew up or b** raised up?

Booboobagins · 11/10/2026 21:58

Sadly @InterestGuardian has only seen the rougher parts of Leeds, cos my experience is that it's not a bad city by a long shot - I dont live there nor am I from Leeds (it's on the wrong side of the pennines 🤣🤣🤣). Leeds Uni is very well regarded too.

Youre entitled to your opinion @InterestGuardian but being judgemental is totally unattractive.

Ialwaysthoughtitwasadojo · 11/10/2026 22:02

This is oddly specific. I quite like Leeds! Had a lovely time every time I’ve been, people are friendly, the armouries is a great museum.

DorsetKnobBiscuit · 11/10/2026 22:02

Leeds property prices aren't depreciating. They've risen 3.8% in the year to September 2026. Interestingly back to back properties are holding and increasing in value better than more expensive properties.

Kelticgold · 11/10/2026 22:02

First, they came for Birmingham, and I did not speak out…

Dumbledora8 · 11/10/2026 22:05

Calm down love

Sidebeforeself · 11/10/2026 22:07

Is that you Andy Burnham?!

Sidebeforeself · 11/10/2026 22:07

Anyway,the beaches are lovely.

runnersfeet · 11/10/2026 22:07

Bore off

HeadLikeAPotato · 11/10/2026 22:12

Okaaaay......

garlictwist · 11/10/2026 22:16

As someone who lives in a back to back house in Leeds and I’d agree 🤣

Beenaroundabit · 11/10/2026 22:16

SweatyGibbon · 11/10/2026 21:34

How far away do I need to stay from Leeds?

Probably best to leave the country I reckon. Us Leeds-born folk are EVERYWHERE now...

Wakey - Leeds - London - Leeds gal

Gingernaut · 11/10/2026 22:19

You clearly haven't seen Wolverhampton

Leeds is lovely by comparison