Affordability in North Yorkshire
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in North Yorkshire
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £594 | +2.6% |
| 2 bed | £769 | +2.6% |
| 3 bed | £941 | +2.7% |
| 4+ bed | £1,358 | +1.9% |
| All sizes | £849 | +2.4% |
Who lives in North Yorkshire
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in North Yorkshire?
The median house price in North Yorkshire is £274,000 (ONS, 2025), about 7.9× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in North Yorkshire?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in North Yorkshire is £769 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this North Yorkshire data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.