More than 1,400 places across England and Wales feature in the Best Places to Live 2025 guide produced by Garrington Property Finders.
They have been ranked according to various factors, including culture and heritage, open spaces, the quality and value of houses, and schools, jobs and transport links.
The list includes the average price of a 1,500 square foot family home in each area, and how sold prices have changed over the last 12 months.
Below are the top 17 places to live in Yorkshire, according to the guide, many of which are perfect for families, offering excellent value for money, great schools, good job opportunities and beautiful nature to explore on your doorstep.
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17. Rawdon
Rawdon is the best place to live in Yorkshire and The Humber, and the 11th best place across England and Wales as whole, according to Garrington's Best Places to Live 2025 guide. It ranks 60th out of 1,447 places assessed for culture and heritage, 441st for house price, quality and value, 47th for natural environment, 731st for wellbeing, and 326th for schools, employment and connectivity. The average price of a family home there is £498,580, with house prices having risen by 0.12 per cent over the last 12 months. | Google Photo: Google