The whole of Yorkshire is renowned across the UK for its stunning greenery, friendly people and rich cultural heritage. But what makes the East Riding of Yorkshire so special? Come and find out, as we explore the county at large before examining some of the best new homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Where is the East Riding of Yorkshire?
The East Riding of Yorkshire is the easternmost part of what was the traditional county of Yorkshire. Today, it forms its own county, just east of the city of York itself. Its eastern border is its North Sea coastline, with North Yorkshire to the north and Lincolnshire to the south.
Why live in the East Riding of Yorkshire?
If you’re looking to find your own piece of the quiet country life, the East Riding of Yorkshire is one of the best places to start. Like the rest of Yorkshire, the East Riding is a county of rolling hills that offer infinite varieties of green. It is a rich, open place that nature lovers will endlessly enjoy exploring. If you happen to be an ornithologist, the East Riding of Yorkshire has some of the best bird watching in the whole of the UK.
Specific highlights of this county’s amazing natural beauty include the Yorkshire Wolds, a sea of green hills and valleys that rolls from the coast down to the Humber Bridge. There’s also Bridlington, which offers the quintessential Yorkshire seaside holiday experience. Here you’ll find the Bempton chalk cliffs, home to over half a million nesting seabirds.
As for places to live in the East Riding of Yorkshire, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to rustic idylls. Since tourism and agriculture are the two leading industries of the county, it has a well-developed network of beautiful hamlets, villages and historic market towns that attract new residents as much as holidaymakers. Beverley is a particularly attractive Georgian market town, with its towering Gothic minster, bustling local market and relaxing café culture.
What are average property prices in the East Riding of Yorkshire like?
Despite all its good points, the East Riding of Yorkshire still offers excellent value for money. In December 2021, Zoopla recorded the county’s average property price at £195,000. This is £93,000 less than the national average for England, which was £288,000 in September 2021, according to the ONS.
Admittedly, prices are on the rise here. By Zoopla’s estimates, house prices in the East Riding of Yorkshire have risen by 5.26% during 2021. However, given the highly competitive pricing of the market in general, it’s possible to find excellent property prospects across the county, even in the desirable hotspots along the coast.
New homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire: best developments
Now that you’ve seen a little of what this unique county has to offer in terms of lifestyle, it’s time to look at some examples of new homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire. These are the top-ranked developments in the county. As always, we rank these entirely based on the given scores of reviews from verified residents.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
3.72 (13 reviews)
3.72 (13 reviews)
Right in the heart of Hull, The Amy Johnson is our top-ranked development for the county. Its location gives residents easy access to the city’s most important amenities and key areas, and is close to lots of green spaces. The development itself comprises a whole new community featuring modern homes (many of them open plan) ideal for first-time buyers, growing families and downsizers.
3.65 (11 reviews)
3.65 (11 reviews)
Our second top spot is also Hull-based, though it’s on the outskirts of the city. Dane Park offers a range of modern homes that are all finished to a high specification but also plenty of variety in terms of design, layout and configuration. Most homes also come with sizeable gardens. The Marina and Humber street areas are close by, as is a bus service into the city which stops right next to the development.
3.26 (5 reviews)
3.26 (5 reviews)
In 3rd, located in the historic market town of Pocklington, The Mile offers a variety of 2-4-bedroom homes. Residents here say that there is a good feeling of space and plenty of parking available. With convenient transport links, this development is ideal for residents needing to commute to York, Hull or Leeds.
2.80 (3 reviews)
2.80 (3 reviews)
In 4th place, Kingsfield Park is located in the suburb of Kingswood, in the north of Hull. This development also features 2-4-bedroom homes, which have attracted good scores for design. Overall, residents appreciate the development’s convenient location, as there’s good access to main transport links, the riverside, and many of Hull’s main attractions.
Hopefully, you now have a better idea of what the easternmost part of Yorkshire has to offer. Make sure you check back on this list for updates in the near future. There are always new developments coming onto the market, and new resident reviews to help assess them.
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