Where can you find the best new build homes for sale in Yorkshire and the Humber? It’s a question we can answer, thanks to the ratings and detailed reviews submitted by actual residents. However, only you can decide which part of this culture-rich and beautiful region suits your lifestyle. Below, you’ll find out more about the area’s location, benefits, and house prices to help you choose before we reveal our Top 10 developments.
Where is Yorkshire and the Humber?
Yorkshire and the Humber is an English region covering the East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire (excluding areas in Tees Valley of North East England), South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. Its most populated towns and cities are Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Hull, and York. The Humber estuary flows out to the North Sea, which borders the region to the east.
Top 10 new build homes for sale in Yorkshire and the Humber
Let’s find out which new build homes for sale in Yorkshire and the Humber our residents love the most. After browsing our top 10, read on to find out more about living in this beautiful part of the UK. Just click on any development that catches your eye for further details.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
The best of Yorkshire and the Humber’s new build developments for sale is the newly arrived Momentum. Just 15 minutes drive from Sheffield City Centre, Momentum offers a stunning collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. This new lakeside development benefits from picturesque scenery and excellent commuting links with the M1 motorway just 5 miles away. Time and again, residents here praise the open spaces and greenery on hand across the development.
In second place, Ambler’s Meadow features a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes situated in the popular village of East Ardsley. Surrounded by green open space, there are plenty of countryside walks for residents to enjoy. Just a 20 minute drive to Leeds City Centre, this development is popular with families, professionals and young couples alike, as it’s ideal for commuting, days out or making the most of the shops, bars and restaurants nearby.
Taking the bronze (for now) is Kudos, which offers a family-friendly lifestyle just minutes from the vibrant city centre of Leeds. The city boasts cultural, professional and leisure opportunities all within easy reach. The location itself is unmatched with the M1 a short drive away, woodlands and green spaces and the pleasant suburb of Roundhay close to home, providing easy access to popular pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and small retailers.
Next up, Fry Court is a senior living development by Housing 21, situated in Great Ayton – a village and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, on the edge of the stunning North Yorkshire Moors and close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The development’s facilities include a hair salon, assisted bathing suite and communal gardens. The nearby village centre has a range of amenities, such a post office and convenience store, cafés and takeaways, pubs and bars. Two bus services also stop right outside the development, offering services to Stokesley, Guisborough and Middlesbrough.
Our fifth top-ranked development in the region is located on the outskirts of Wakefield, and within easy reach of a full range of amenities, Elm Tree Park offers 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Wakefield city centre is less than 2 miles away.
Voted into sixth place, Esteem is a new development of spacious five-bedroom homes in Dishforth, North Yorkshire. Dishforth is a peaceful village within easy reach of the A1(M). The village itself has two pubs, a primary school and a post office. This is what one excited reviewer had to say: ‘Love the kitchen and bathroom! The space in the house is brilliant. Separate utility, downstairs toilet and really big bedrooms. Everyone is so friendly and its amazing living here”.
In seventh, and located in the scenic village of Bramhope just seven miles from the centre of Leeds, Spring Wood Park is a stunning development of well designed two, three, four and five bedroom homes which meet the needs of the modern homeowner. Residents here routinely rave about the design and location of their aesthetically pleasing homes.
Next up we have Skylarks Grange, offering a selection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. On the edge of Brodsworth, this location has a homely countryside village setting with all the local amenities on hand. Residents love the location, and the quiet, close-knit community feeling.
We’re back to Waverley for number nine. Fusion at Waverley is a thriving new community of two, three and four bedroom homes with modern kerb appeal at the heart of its design. Close to the vibrant city of Sheffield and minutes away from the city centre, this development is perfect for those who enjoy city living and weekends in the countryside as the Waverley development offers plenty of green open space too.
Finally, in tenth place, Kings Park only has 6 reviews currently but they are all glowing. For example, one very satisfied resident says: “We love the design of our house and the neighboring houses, the streets for the lived in houses are kept clean the majority of the time and free from building materials etc. When we first arrived at the development the development manager was fantastic, he made sure everything (including snagging) was dealt with in good time and always helped out with any other problems we had.”
What’s it like Living in Yorkshire and the Humber?
When stunning wild landscapes combine with a thriving industrial heritage, the result is Yorkshire and the Humber. Today, the focus is less on old fuels and more on environmentally friendly alternatives. Different parts of the region enjoy their own specialisms too. While Grimsby is known for fishing and agriculture, the city of York proudly displays its Roman and Viking past. In West Yorkshire, Leeds is set to become a global centre for green finance, with the Peak District-bordering Sheffield dubbed the UK’s greenest city.
Where are the best natural beauty sites in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Talking of the Peak District, you’ll find it along with the Pennines in South Yorkshire, making this county a great base for keen climbers. Alternatively, head to North Yorkshire to explore the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. And with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty thrown into the mix, this area of England is perfect for nature lovers. To the east, the North Sea coastline offers sandy beaches, traditional resorts, bird-friendly salt marshes and dramatic chalk cliffs.
What are the transport links like in Yorkshire and the Humber?
While this part of England is more rural, transport links across Yorkshire and the Humber are improving, connecting up more of the smaller towns and villages. The M62 runs east-to-west through Yorkshire, while the M1 and A1 run north-to-south. The region’s extensive A-road network centres on the major cities and towns, with the A64 connecting the northeast settlements to York and Leeds.
You can also catch East Coast Main Line trains in these two hubs, while the Midland Main Line finishes at Sheffield. The TransPennine Express covers the east-west route, connecting Yorkshire and the Humber to Manchester and Liverpool. On top of this, extensive commuter services operate in Leeds, Bradford, and Sheffield, with the latter also home to the Sheffield Supertram. Three major airports also serve the region.
What are current Yorkshire and the Humber property prices like?
Recent data from Zoopla shows that house prices in Yorkshire and the Humber averaged around £228,000 last year (to August 2023). But how does this compare to other regions, and are there differences between the counties? Regarding neighbouring areas, prices are slightly lower than the North West (£224,000) and cheaper than the East Midlands (£252,000).
Comparing the counties, South Yorkshire offered the most affordable housing (£203,500). With an average of around £286,000, North Yorkshire properties are significantly pricier. Overall, terraced and semi-detached homes went for around £161,000 and £215,000, respectively. During the same period, detached properties achieved £385,000 on average.
Sitting directly north of the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber has a history strongly connected to the steel, coal and farming industries. Although still a major player in the UK’s energy industry, the region is still adjusting to the move towards cleaner fuels Read more about Yorkshire and the Humber
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