Where to live as a Grad

I will be starting a graduate job in close to Pontefract in September. I was hoping to move to Leeds assuming the commute isn’t too long. Whenever I look at where to live as a young professional most people seem to say Headingley or Meanwood but this is the other side of Leeds to Pontefract.

I was wondering if there are any areas the south side of Leeds similar to Headingley or Meanwood ? Equally if anyone knows of any places nearer to Pontefract that may be appealing to a young professional please let me know.