Best places to live in Yorkshire according to locals - this seaside town and historic Roman city were the most popular
There are plenty of beautiful areas in Yorkshire popular for homebuyers, indicated by the number of responses from locals.
When we asked you where the best places to live in the region are, many of you couldn’t decide, while the seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough, historic Roman city of York and the idyllic landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales were mentioned the most.
We have listed the areas you have picked - from most popular.

1. Whitby
More than 60 Yorkshire Post readers picked this picturesque seaside town famous for Captain Cook and inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Photo: Tony Johnson

2. York
This historic city that dates back to the Roman period was also picked by an overwhelming majority. Photo: James Hardisty


4. Ilkley
More than 30 picked this beautiful town in Bradford known for its stunning moorlands. Photo: Bruce Rollinson