What is Armley like?

ezv82 · 29-06-2012, 10:18

Hi all,

just wondering what the Armley area is like. Seen a place in stanningley place that looks nice, but I know nothing of the area. Is it safe first of all. I don't want to be moving to an area that doesn't feel safe when we are walking around at night. Also, how are the amenities, buses into town, bars, shops etc.

Been reading about chapel allerton a fair bit, apparently it's really nice. Wish I'd heard that sooner. I have to pick one of the places I'm viewing this weekend, and none are near chapel allerton.

Thanks in advance for any Armely info.

Adam.

leedsman1954 · 29-06-2012, 10:34

I don't think there is a "Stanningley Place". Generally I would say if you can afford more then don't go to Armley. I'm not saying there is anything particularly wrong with it but there are nicer areas if you can afford them.

Allen · 29-06-2012, 19:21

Armley is like any other area of Leeds, there is good and bad parts,
I own 2 houses in armley, 1 is in a very nice bit and the other isn't that good.

Allen · 29-06-2012, 19:24

Stanningley place is just off stanningley road, seems ok down that end to me.

leedsman1954 · 29-06-2012, 19:46

Whereabouts? I could not recall seeing it and it doesn't appear on Google maps. I also looked at Leodis to see if it was mentioned.

Allen · 29-06-2012, 19:53

http://www.findaproperty.com/for-sale/property-10629326

leedsman1954 · 30-06-2012, 08:59

I know now where you mean. I used to have a customer in there before it was converted.

Allen · 30-06-2012, 20:55

It's quite nice down that bit and very close to the shops

ezv82 · 02-07-2012, 08:32

Thanks for the info folks, I just wasn't keen on moving to an area and having no clue what it looks like.

ezv82 · 02-07-2012, 09:41

Does anyone have any more info on the place? Is there a nightlife scene at all? Or am I best avoiding that all together? Would you say heading into Leeds every time I fancy a swift pint or 9 is the best idea? I'm glad there are shops nearby by the sound of things.

Thanks for the info!

stevecrocker · 05-07-2012, 11:53

Armley is great - cheap housing (and some lovely houses), strong local community, lots of musicians live there, Armely Fun Day, I love west leeds festival, Leeds Jazz Club is in Armley (trad jazz, been there years), Interplay do lots of stuff with young people, Culture Vultures is based there too. Lots of pubs! Has it's downsides but so does every inner city location
nb Stanningley is not Armley - different sort of vibe, more suburban, mixed housing still OK though.

scotv ous · 05-07-2012, 12:57

its a bloody dive your choice... a group of call girls got raided just off main street, someone was fed up with clients coming and going, called the police, and theres known dealers, and local shops always getting robbed, only last month, Kfc is a local pick-up plave for street girls and drug dealers

scotv ous · 05-07-2012, 12:59

not ls13.
try Meanwood, or Chapel allerton,woodhouse or headingley top

Derc · 05-07-2012, 14:57

A roofing customer of mine, with a clearly marked vehicle, was told, while waiting for traffic lights to change, by a Polish feller,
that Armley was his area and to drive on. Also other 'rumours' heard regarding, Property repairs, Window cleaning and Ice cream vending.

nutz · 05-07-2012, 17:08

i have friends who live in armley and they love it wouldnt live any where else every area in leeds as its ups and downs even chapel allerton just do your research talk to people around where your looking who will have local knowledge not hearsay having lived in leeds 6 ,9.13.28,and now 16 through the years i can honestly say the worst place was ls9 but again its a personal preference

VoodooGuru · 06-07-2012, 15:59

I live on Tong Rd and never had problems so I assume you have to mix with certain people to be affected. I do see them loitering, but you can't blame them cos they will never change. You just have to avoid where they congregate such as off-licences and the likes of that KFC.

The downside is that there is hardly any play areas for the kids, so you will often need to drive carefully as there are many young families and the kids often travel much faster than cars in their push bikes and whatever they are using to chase each other.

But like with everything else, people are coping much better with the changes in regards to Eastern Europeans and whatever good or bad that they have brought to the area.

scotv ous · 06-07-2012, 17:08

i lived in Bramley thats a dive, trust me... drug wars!!! going thru and shopping in ARMLEY...??? you got to be kiddin me?
stay away youve been warned, move at yer peril. please listen.
kindest regards
Rayaway...

Allen · 06-07-2012, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotv ous

not ls13.
try Meanwood, or Chapel allerton,woodhouse or headingley top

I lived in meanwood for 20 years and was glad to get away, drugs ,gangs and guns. Remember all the shootings a few years ago, meanwood and chapealerton. There is good and bad in. All areas, I think armley is ok, my dad lived there up until he died last year.