The latest housing affordability data, published by the Office for National Statistics, shows that the median home in England cost £300,000 in 2025, which is 7.6 times the median annual earnings of a full-time worker.
In Yorkshire and the Humber, the ratio of house prices to wages is significantly lower, at 6.03, but it varies substantially across the region.
Across England and Wales, homes became more affordable in two-thirds of areas during 2025, compared with 2024, with average house prices increasing in 65% of areas and average earnings rising in 78% of locations.
Below are the nine most affordable places to live in Yorkshire, with the lowest house price to wages ratio, listed in reverse order.
The most affordable places to live in Yorkshire, where the average house price is as little as four times the average income, have been revealed.
1. Kirklees - 6.25
The median house price in Kirklees is £210,000, according to the Office for National Statistics, which is 6.25 times the median gross annual income. That makes it the 9th most affordable place to live in Yorkshire. | SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.com Photo: SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.com
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2. Sheffield - 5.88
The median house price in Sheffield is £218,000, according to the Office for National Statistics, which is 5.88 times the median gross annual income. That makes it the 8th most affordable place to live in Yorkshire. | JPIMedia Photo: Chris Etchells
3. Rotherham - 5.75
The median house price in Rotherham is £191,996, according to the Office for National Statistics, which is 5.75 times the median gross annual income. That makes it the 7th most affordable place to live in Yorkshire. | National World Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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4. Wakefield - 5.58
The median house price in Wakefield is £200,000, according to the Office for National Statistics, which is 5.58 times the median gross annual income. That makes it the 6th most affordable place to live in Yorkshire. | Chris Chambers - stock.adobe.com Photo: Chris Chambers - stock.adobe.com