A Guide to Living in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire is one of the most beautiful counties in England. It has rolling hills, gorgeous countryside and stunning coastlines. If you are considering buying a home in North Yorkshire then this article will give you all the information that you need to make an informed decision about where your new home should be located.

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Where is North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire is a county in the North of England, bordered by County Durham to the south, Cumbria to the west and Lancashire to the east. The major towns are Scarborough, Middlesbrough and York. It’s famous for its beautiful countryside scenery with rolling hills, wide valleys and lush green farmland.

Areas in North Yorkshire

When considering moving to North Yorkshire, it’s important to consider the different areas and what each has to offer.

The towns and cities in North Yorkshire are diverse, with a range of different schools, universities and industries. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s sure to be an area in North Yorkshire for you.

Scarborough – a popular seaside town on the North East coast, known for its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, Scarborough is a great place for families and young people alike.

Middlesbrough – located in the Tees Valley, Middlesbrough is an industrial town with a rich cultural heritage. It’s home to the University of Teesside and many art galleries and museums. It’s also home to the biggest shopping centre in the UK outside of London, The Middlehaven Retail Park, which has over 100 shops.

York – situated on the River Ouse, York is one of the most historic cities in England, famous for its medieval architecture and winding streets. The city is also home to the University of York.

Harrogate – a spa town with beautiful parks and gardens, as well as plenty of shops, restaurants and entertainment. It’s an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside.

Universities in North Yorkshire

There are several universities located within the county: Leeds, York, Hull and Teesside University.

Leeds University – one of the most prestigious universities in the UK, with a large campus located in the city centre, Leeds University is a popular choice for students.

York University – ranked as one of the top 50 universities in Europe, York is known for its strong arts and humanities programmes as well as its science and technology courses.

Hull University – one of the oldest universities in England, Hull is home to around 20,000 students studying a wide range of subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Situated on a beautiful riverside campus, Hull offers a diverse range of courses across all disciplines.

Teesside University – located within the borough of Middlesbrough, Teesside was established as an institution for higher education back in 1967. The university offers courses in a broad range of disciplines, with approximately 19,000 students studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level across its three campuses.

Leeds Beckett University – one of the largest universities in Yorkshire, Leeds Beckett has more than 30,000 students enrolled on degree programmes at both campus locations and through distance learning technology.

Top Schools in North Yorkshire

There are some excellent state schools located throughout the county. These include:

Hambleton School – a high-performing secondary school located in Northallerton, Hambleton School is one of the best state secondary schools in North Yorkshire and offers a wide range of subjects.

The Forest School – an outstanding primary school located on Harrogate Road, The Forest School is also ranked as among the top educational establishments in the region for student attainment at Key Stage One and Two.

Harlow Carr Primary School – a small village school near Ripon which has been recognised as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, Harlow Carr Primary School is a good local primary school for students at KS One and KS Two.

Acklam Grange School – Acklam Grange is located in the North Yorkshire market town of Middlesbrough, Acklam Grange offers GCSE’s as well as A-levels to its pupils who range from ages 11 through 18.

Population of North Yorkshire

There are around 650,000 residents who live in North Yorkshire, with the county’s population having grown by around five per cent in recent years. Covering an area of more than 3000 square kilometres, North Yorkshire is one of England’s largest counties and encompasses everything from bustling towns and villages to dramatic rural landscapes and stretches of coa

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Best place to live by far!

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Review Date Jul 2024

Living in this area comes with the best feeling, we feel safe and happy in this area i definitely don’t think I can give any bad aspects

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This development is amazing it has all the space you need I would only say that it definitely needs more cubbord space as the properties do lack but other than that there really are not any faults that I can possibly think of it is and amazing neighbourhood!

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Check everything works like it should do and chase up anything that doesn’t

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I have a problem with my back door not being shut I put in a request to get it fixed and got a response in good time although I am still waiting for it to be fix so could definitely improve on communication

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Hi Teneal,

Thank you for taking the time to leave Kirkleatham Green and Simple Life Homes a wonderful review!

Don’t buy Avant Home at all, very very poor quality.

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Review Date Mar 2024

Location is good and House Plan is good.

Worst quality of construction and material used for construction are very very bad .

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Good design
Very very badly developed.
Very poor quality.
Very very poor customer service.
Not even single work completed from my 259 snag list items.
Used very very poor quality material.
Not enough information given before keys handover.
I won’t recommend Avant homes to anyone.

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about flooring
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location is good
Kitchen design.
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The development is poorly designed

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Review Date Feb 2024

I’m generally dissatisfied with my property and Keepmoat are very unwilling to respond to any problems or concerns promptly. The site manager is incompetent and will promise you the world and do absolutely nothing. My home has had multiple issues due to poor workmanship, the most serious being a rear garden that floods and a home that smelt of sewage for months. Some of the contractors are inconsiderate and have no regard or respect for residents. They can be rude, no apology if they block your access to your drive, or make it difficult for you to negotiate your way in and out of the estate, the litter they leave behind blows everywhere and you have to contend with their maximum volume music in addition to the site noise. I would advise people to think carefully before buying a house here. I wish I hadn’t. You need to be prepared for noise from 7am to 7pm and until 1pm on Saturdays. The dust is endless, as is the untidy look of the place is tiring,

The gardens laid to the rear are a big disappointment. The turf still hasn’t knitted together and wasn’t rolled flat so is uneven which means you can’t mow some areas and scalp others. Keepmoat are aware of the shortcomings with the gardener and consequently didn’t use that contractor for the gardens around the marketing suite.

The upgrade of carpet is not worth paying for. My advice would be to take what they lay as standard and buy your own in due course. The fitted appliances are bottom of the range and with heavy use will not last long. I wanted to pay to have better quality appliances fitted but was told not possible.

Keepmoat’s Customer Care team are gatekeepers doing everything they can to protect them from having to meet their obligations.

Living here has caused me so much stress. I have bought new homes before and experienced no issues other than minor snagging. Keepmoat Homes are awful.

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The development is poorly designed. The gardens flood and there is insufficient drainage to cope. Still no street lighting 14 months later. The roads are permanently covered in mud from contractor vehicles. There are no facilities and no views and too many cars.

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I wish I had known how poor the developer is and how they fail to respond to serious defects in the property.

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The appearance is that of a traditional house but that’s all that can be said.

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If I could give zero, I would

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Review Date Jan 2024

Area is very nice with lots of shops etc. Nice neighbours, lots of amenities, all within easy access

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If I could give a,zero I happily would, customer service once soldis a disgrace, we have a list of 3 sides of paper of snags and some problems including sinking driveway, leaks, walls not straight, gaps in patio doors and builders rubble in waterlogged garden. 5 missed appts and counting with a single calls to tells us.