Despite rising property prices across much of the UK, which are forecast to grow by 22% over the next five years, one area stands out for its remarkably low house prices.
According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), fourteen neighbourhoods across North, East, South, and West Yorkshire have average house prices below £100,000, representing some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
In two of these areas, average house prices dip below £80,000, substantially less than the UK-wide average price of £272,995.
But this might not be the case for long, as house prices in Yorkshire are rapidly rising.
In fact, recent research from estate agents Savills found that Yorkshire and the Humber is expected to see the steepest price rises over the next five years of all UK regions, with increases close to 29%.
And even among the most affordable spots, several have seen striking increases in house values over the last year.
Loftus and Skinningrove, coastal communities in Redcar and Cleveland nestled between Staithes and Saltburn-by-the-Sea, recorded a 12.4% rise in average house prices between March 2024 and March 2025.
Similarly, Bransholme Central, a neighbourhood in Hull, experienced an 11% increase during the same period, while Grangetown near Middlesbrough saw prices climb by 11.1%.
These figures suggest that affordability in these areas may not last much longer, as interest and development continue to push prices upward.
Loftus and Skinningrove, despite being historically among the more deprived parts of Yorkshire, have benefited from extensive regeneration efforts, which, alongside the area’s beautiful natural surroundings, including beaches and countryside walks, have made them increasingly desirable places to live.
Metro‘s own Sophie-May Williams is from Yorkshire, and acknowledges that while the surrounding countryside is ‘stunning’, some areas leave a lot ot be desired.
‘I grew up in Yorkshire, and will always love it for the friendly people, stunning scenery, and if I’m being biased (read: honest), the best pubs in the country.
‘However, just like anywhere, you’ll come across ‘rough’ parts that are a little rundown and require that extra bit of TLC. But even though some pockets may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, it doesn’t affect Yorkshire folk’s sense of community, camaraderie, and, quite frankly, iconic sense of humour.’
In Bransholme, the appeal comes from its strong sense of community, plentiful green spaces, and varied local amenities.
Grangetown is similarly gaining traction among homebuyers attracted by affordable housing and community spirit, reflecting a broader trend of formerly overlooked neighbourhoods becoming hot spots of residential interest.
Yorkshire neighbourhoods where houses cost less than £100,000
- Orchard Park, Hull: £97,500
- Barkerend East, Bradford: £97,500
- Bransholme Central, Hull: £96,000
- Masbrough and Bradgate, Rotherham: £95,000
- Rotherham Central: £95,000
- Holme Top, Bradford: £90,000
- Central Doncaster and Hyde Park: £90,000
- Broomfields and East Bowling, Bradford: £90,000
- King Cross, Calderdale: £88,750
- Sculcoates, Hull: £88,500
- Loftus and Skinningrove, Redcar and Cleveland: £86,000
- Grangetown, Redcar and Cleveland: £80,000
- Pellon East, Halifax: £78,250
- Boulevard and St Andrew’s Quay, Hull: £78,250
Other notable affordable areas include Orchard Park in Hull and Barkerend East in Bradford, where average house prices stand at approximately £97,500.
Orchard Park’s housing prices increased by 8% over the past year, while Barkerend East saw a smaller but still positive rise of 3.2%.
These neighbourhoods rank among the more affordable within Yorkshire and across England and Wales, but are also undergoing a transition with positive growth in property values.
While these affordable enclaves demonstrate promising gains, Yorkshire’s property market also hosts areas with even sharper price rises.
According to the Harrogate Advertiser, certain locations saw house prices increase by more than 30% between March 2024 and March 2025.
For example, Ravensthorpe in Kirklees registered a 31.7% increase, lifting average prices to £135,000, while Balby Carr in Doncaster saw a 32.1% rise to an average of £185,000.
These substantial jumps suggest a dynamic and varied market across the county.
Data from the ONS corroborates these trends, showing consistent though modest monthly increases in average house prices for the wider Yorkshire region.
So, while house prices in several Yorkshire neighbourhoods remain well below the national average, rapid price increases indicate shifting market dynamics and growing demand.
Renewed regeneration projects, strong local communities, and natural amenities are driving desirability in areas once considered economically challenged, portending further changes in affordability and property values across Yorkshire in the near future.
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