The Couple Next Door is a show that gets into the stuffy, kind of eerie side of living in the suburbs. It's a psychological thriller that makes you think about what could happen if you go after things you're not supposed to. This is a TV show that's a team effort from Channel 4 and Starz, with actors like Sam Heughan, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica De Gouw, and Alfred Enoch.
The Couple Next Door is about two sets of neighbors who get into trouble after one night which changes everything. Even though the show makes you feel like you're in the middle of this fake neighborhood, they shot it in real places. They went all over to get the right vibe, filming in places like Leeds, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Let's look at the spots where they brought The Couple Next Door to life.
The Couple Next Door filming locations
1) Leeds, UK
Leeds was a key spot for filming The Couple Next Door, giving the show its look. Leeds' array of buildings lets them shoot in different places, from regular suburban areas to important-looking places.
Some places in Leeds you might recognize from the show are:
- Leeds Civic Hall: This fancy, old building from the 1930s was in a scene where Pete runs down Calverley Street. It looks impressive on camera.
- Charles Thackrah Building at Leeds Innovation Centre: They used this modern, nice-looking place for the hospital scenes. It fit the show's fancy style well.
- Centenary and Leeds Bridges: These old bridges over the River Aire were in episodes 5 and 6. They looked great together, especially with the new Centenary Bridge next to the old Victorian Leeds Bridge.
- Royal Northern Bank (now Aspire Venue): Even though the inside scenes were shot in Belgium, the outside of this building pretended to be the bank in the show.
- Holbeck Viaduct: This old railway bridge that's not used anymore was where they shot the scene with Danny on his motorbike. It made for a cool backdrop.
2) Baildon Moor, West Yorkshire
In April 2023, this picturesque spot Baildon Moor near Bradford was where some major scenes with Danny and Becka from The Couple Next Door were shot.
The place has panoramic views of the Aire Valley, and there's even an old Bronze Age stone circle on the moor, which brings a mysterious air to the show. The setting itself had a role in their love story.
3) Belgium
The Couple Next Door, a show with a touch of European charm, had a bunch of scenes shot in various cool spots across Belgium.
Let's talk about some of the important places they used:
- First off, there's Xaveriuscollege in Antwerp. They turned this regular school into Evie's workplace, which is pretty neat. The old-school building's design made everything feel real and believable.
- Then there's La Butte aux Bois in Lanaken, which is a fancy spa and hotel. They picked this place for some big moments in episode 3, and even though it looks peaceful, it's got this eerie vibe that fits the show.
- In Brussels, they used the National Bank of Belgium Museum to pretend it was the Royal Northern Bank. It's all fancy and old inside, which is a cool look when you're trying to keep secrets and stuff.
Lastly, there's Deurne's Arena-Wijk, a block of flats that are all blocky and modern-looking. The buildings have this rough, tough style that matches the show's darker side.
4) Eindhoven, Netherlands
Blixembosch is a nice neighborhood in Eindhoven where they shot most of the scenes for The Couple Next Door. It's where the characters live, and they picked some fancy houses on Buddy Boldenlaan to use as their homes. For Danny and Becka, they had this huge six-bedroom place that fit their rich lifestyle.
Then, right across the street, there's the house where Evie and Pete live. It's just as nice and flashy, keeping up with the look of the whole block.
Other The Couple Next Door notable locations
Esholt Village in West Yorkshire is where Evie's folks' place was shown on TV, and it's actually a spot that's well-known for being part of the Emmerdale set.
Baildon Moor Car Park played a big part in the last episode of The Couple Next Door. And, if you remember the beach scenes in episode 2, those were filmed at a lovely spot called Meyendel Dunes in Wassenaar, the Netherlands.
Watch The Couple Next Door on Channel 4 in the UK and Starz in the US.

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