East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding of Yorkshire is an area in England that has much to offer. It’s conveniently located, with easy access to the rest of the country via the A1(M) and M62 motorways. There are many different areas within East Riding, including Hull, Kingston upon Hull, Beverley and Driffield. This region also features some excellent schools and the University of Hull making it appealing for prospective students too!

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Best places to live in East Riding of Yorkshire

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Where is the East Riding of Yorkshire?

East Riding of Yorkshire is located in the northeastern part of England. It covers an area of 3,873 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 1 million people. The East Riding borders with North Lincolnshire to its south-west, Hull to its south-east, North Yorkshire to its northeast and West Yorkshire to its north-west.

Areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire

The East Riding of Yorkshire has a range of different areas, each with its own unique feel and appeal. Some of the more popular spots include:

Hull – the largest city in the East Riding, which is well-known for its shopping and nightlife. The Humber Bridge also connects Hull to North Lincolnshire

Cottingham – a small town with quaint country pubs and cafes. In addition, there are many beautiful trees around this area which attract bird watchers from across Europe.

Bishop Burton – a small village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Bishop Burton is a popular spot for commuters and families alike. The area has a rich history which can be explored at its many local museums and it sits just outside Beverley – an attractive market town with plenty to see and do

Yorkshire countryside

Hessle – situated on the Humber estuary, Hessle is a bustling town with plenty of amenities and attractions. It’s also home to the Humber Bridge – the world’s longest single-span suspension bridge

Driffield – located in the heart of the Wolds, Driffield is a charming market town known for its annual Agricultural Show. It’s also home to one of the largest open-air museums in Europe, with over 50 historic buildings and carriages.

Beverley – is an attractive market town with plenty to see and do. The area is home to Beverley Racecourse – one of the most historic racecourses in England, and with good road links it’s easy to pop into Hull or York for a day trip.

Snaith – Snaith is another small market town within the East Riding of Yorkshire. It’s known for its annual agricultural show, but also has a number of pretty parks and gardens – perfect for relaxing on a sunny afternoon.

Universities in the East Riding of Yorkshire

Hull plays host to the University of Hull, one of the best universities in Yorkshire. The university offers a wide range of courses and has a strong focus on employability. The campus is located in the city centre, making it perfect for students who want to be right in the heart of the act

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Top Schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire

It goes without saying that there are some excellent schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire, including:

Kingswood Academy – A private school with boarding facilities available, the Kingswood Academy is one of the best schools in the area.

Beverley Grammar School – A selective grammar school, Beverley Grammar School is highly respected and has a great reputation for preparing students for university.

Kirkella St Mary’s C of E Primary School – An Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated primary school located in the village of Skipsea.

South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College – A large secondary school and sixth form college, which was the first in East Riding of Yorkshire to be awarded academy status.

Population of East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding is home to just over 600,000 people The main towns in the area are Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Hornsea and Market Weighton.  East Riding is a great place to live if you’re looking for a rural lifestyle, as there are plenty of villages and small towns located throughout the county.

 

Reviews in East Riding of Yorkshire

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Poor workmanship and customer care

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Review Date Nov 2023

Great area for shops, schools, entertainment, leisure, close to Beverley, family orientated estate.
Parking is limited.
Generally fairly quiet on the street

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Our Strata home is just out if the 2 year warranty and the roof had a massive leak. Builders have been out to do quotes and said it’s due to poor quality workmanship. Strata want nothing to do with it as it is out of the 2 year warranty and we were told that it what your insurance is for. What terrible customer service when the fault was due to them not carrying out the work correctly in the first place. The same has happened to other houses as well as our next door neighbours. Water was pouring through the light fitting. Not what I would expect of a 2 year old home. NHBC will only cover the work if it’s over £1,800. We will have to pay insurance excess and insurance will go up.
Plus the stress of getting the work done over the winter period.
Really feels like Strata only care about you as a customer till the sale has gone through.
Very dissapointing indeed. We expected more in terms of quality for the price we paid and certainly more in terms of customer care

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Insurance is high due to flood risk
Phone signal in the area is not good

What is the best feature of your home:

Very spacious with high ceilings. Lovely brickwork

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Lovell Howden

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Review Date Oct 2023

Nice little shops and a good range of pubs and micro pubs / bars, plenty of takeaways. Little traffic, surrounded by fields, close to supermarkets and easy motorway accesss.

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Good space between houses and decent drives and front garden space. Not too many snags but quite a big one with the concrete floor in the kitchen and hallway. Full of cracks and not level which prevented us getting the flooring we wanted. House designs are spacious and all the bedrooms are a decent size. The bathroom is arguably too big and could have made the main bedroom slightly bigger instead.

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Check the concrete floor is level and not cracked. We couldn’t get the flooring we wanted because the concrete flooring in the kitchen and hallway was cracked and not suitable.

What is the best feature of your home:

South facing garden, bigger than other local 3-bed semis at a cheaper cost

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Hi Keiron,

Thank you for your 4* review on your new home at Saddlers Grange.

Your feedback has been taken on board to be shared with the wider team on ways we can improve in the future.

Thank you again.

Howden Rocks

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Review Date Oct 2023

Love our little town, it’s got a great historical side with some old building and cobbled streets, some lovely shops and decent pubs – only needs more vegan-friendly cafés!
There’s also a brilliant venue in the town centre for live music, comedy and panto.
There’s a local train station, handy, though about a mile out if town.

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Our street is lovely, gorgeous mix of houses and ours seems to be the only development where the developers have made a effort to include trees!
There’s a park and attenuation pond etc planned for the near future, which will be a nice touch. Our neighbours are all lovely, and overall the developments coming together really nicely.
Some of our snagging issues have been a little slow in getting resolved, but hoping that picks up now that we’re a year in!

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Every wall is plasterboard in a new build! Don’t expect to drill straight into masonry on external walls when hanging shelves etc.!

What is the best feature of your home:

Garden, front and back. Outdoor space really means a lot for us.

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Hi Andy,

Thank you for your 4* review on your new home at Saddlers Grange.

We are pleased to hear you are happy with your home and the development! We apologise for the delay in snags being resolved and your feedback has been taken on board to be shared with the wider team on how we can improve in the future.

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Excellent Place to Live

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Review Date Oct 2023

The Saddlers Grange development is I a great location. It is 20 minutes walk from the lovely market town of Howden. Where there is a great choice of pubs, restaurants, shops, everything you need within walking distance. There is a nature walk (Howden Marsh) literally across the road. There is a train station about 1 mile away with great transport links to York, Leeds and London. However I think there may not be sufficient parking at the station. Our street is very nice with grass verges and trees on the avenue. It’s very quiet with very little traffic noise.

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The design of our house is very good, the room sizes are great for a new build and storage space is well thought out. The look of the house is very appealing and the fixtures and fittings are of good quality. Our drive way is a little too narrow as it is difficult to get in and out of the car when it is parked by the side of the house.

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Check out the width of the driveway and although it is very expensive to have the integrated washing machine as an upgrade, it’s probably worth paying for as we had issues getting one installed after we moved in.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of our home is the downstairs layout. We have a lovely spacious kitchen and dining area which is big enough to house a seating area.

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Thank you for your 4* review on your new home at Saddlers Grange.

We are pleased you are happy with your home and your comments regarding the driveways has been taken on board to share with the wider team for future improvements.

Thank you again.