Help with applying to uni for Economics

There are probably a lot of these posts but I hope more opinions/knowledge on the subject will help me to make a decision. I'm currently on a gap year and my A level results were:
- A* in Maths and Further Maths
- A in Physics and German
I also achieved 12 A* at GCSE. So far I'm currently leaning towards applying to UCL, Bristol and Leeds as choices to study Economics and just wondered if anyone had any advice for other choices, or whether I'd have a chance at getting into UCL? Also, Leeds has lower entry requirements than the others but I absolutely loved the place and have some good friends there - should I choose it or try to aim higher, as it's slightly lower ranked than other universities I'm considering?
Thanks!

Your grades are essentially flawless and your subject combination is very good. So, of course many people will tell you to consider LSE and whatnot, which is great.

But, please keep in mind the importance of actually enjoying your university. The amount of people I've seen who pick the more selective university and end up disliking the culture or the social side of things is surreal. Someone who makes the most of being at a uni they like, such as Leeds, takes advantage of the extracurricular activities available, excels academically and enjoys their experience is ultimately the person who'll go on to get the dream job.

Not trying to put you off. I'm just trying to say that you should make sure the culture of where you're applying is actually something you want. Otherwise, you're going to feel envious of meeting someone in your dream profession who actually went somewhere where they had the best time of their life.

Have you considered Oxford, Cambridge or LSE?

Im in a similar situation to you. My economics teacher is someone who I look up to a lot as she has vast experience in the subject and has given me many opportunities to further my understanding. When I told her Leeds would be my first choice she said I should be aiming higher, preferably oxbridge. My parents having heard this have pushed me to aim higher. Im in a situation where Ive applied for 3 unis ranked higher, and with higher entry requirements, than Leeds. If I get offers from any of these theres going to be an awkward decision to make. I understand your situation.

There are probably a lot of these posts but I hope more opinions/knowledge on the subject will help me to make a decision. I'm currently on a gap year and my A level results were:
- A* in Maths and Further Maths
- A in Physics and German
I also achieved 12 A* at GCSE. So far I'm currently leaning towards applying to UCL, Bristol and Leeds as choices to study Economics and just wondered if anyone had any advice for other choices, or whether I'd have a chance at getting into UCL? Also, Leeds has lower entry requirements than the others but I absolutely loved the place and have some good friends there - should I choose it or try to aim higher, as it's slightly lower ranked than other universities I'm considering?
Thanks!