Yorkshire
Best known for the Yorkshire Moors, the Yorkshire Dales & Yorkshire pudding
The Region
The truly diverse landscape of Yorkshire offers more national parks than any other region in England. The North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales are stunning, and in Leeds you have a bustling and affordable city on their doorstep.
Nidderdale and the Howardian Hills are designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Spurn Point, Flamborough Head and the coastal North York Moors are designated Heritage Coast areas. You really are spoilt for choice if you’re looking for the great outdoors.
Average living costs for Yorkshire
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Average house prices (February 2017)
£152,591 -
Average house rent prices
£584pcm -
Council Tax
Average in UK £1,600/annum -
Gas and Electricity
Average in UK is £790/annum for small house/flat -
Water and sewage
Average in England & Wales is £395/annum -
TV licence
£147/annum -
House/contents insurance
Average cost for both was £120/annum -
Commute distance & percentage of salary
40mins 18.0% of annual salary -
Distance/Time from London
York – 203miles, 4+hours drive, 2+hours train journey