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.
Top-ranked Netherwood Bank is a brand new development featuring a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Homes include open plan kitchen/diners,intergrated appliances, en-suites, parking and gardens. Netherwood Bank is a new community in a village location, with countryside walks on its doorstep – including the RSPB accredited Dearne Valley. Residents can enjoy a range of local amenities, including shops and a variety of traditional pubs and restaurants. Families will also benefit from Ofsted rated “Good” schools nearby. Popular with professionals, commuting is made easy by road and rail, connecting to Rotherham, Leeds, Wakefield and the wider region.
Our second-placed 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 third 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 fourth, 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.
Sixth-placed 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.
Taking seventh, Hambleton Chase is a development of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes in Easingwold, just 12 miles from the city of York. Consisting of a wide selection of homes including 2 bedroom bungalows to large 4 bed detached homes with a garage.
In eighth place, Kings Park only has six 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.”
Sitting ninth in Yorkshire and Humber’s homes for sale, Saddlers Grange offers 3 and 4 bedroom homes with a great community and connectivity. Additionally, as it on the Yorkshire Wolds, it is a gateway to exploring some of Britain’s greatest countryside.
Saxton, by Urban Splash, sits in Leeds City Centre. Comprising of 410 apartments in 2 newly regenerated 1960’s council blocks, this development is a short walk from the Victoria centre and Call Lane. As well as this, residents here benefit from communal gardens, residents’ allotments and city views. Read reviews and details of Saxton, LS9
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.
Timeless is located in the popular area of East Leeds, the development offers 2, 3 &4 bedroom properties, with excellent access to all amenities. Read reviews and details of Timeless, LS14
The first three phases of The Leeway development have reinvigorated the Ings area of East Hull with beautiful, modern living spaces and a real sense of community. The fourth phase continues The Leeway success story with a new selection of exceptional 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes, in this revitalised part of Hull. In addition, […] Read reviews and details of The Leeway, HU8
Lock Keeper’s Gate is a stunning collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes located near Barnsley. With good transport connections to Leeds & Sheffield via the M1 and Mapplewell village within easy walking distance, there are plenty of handy local amenities making this a perfect young professional dwelling. Read reviews and details of Lock Keeper’s Gate, S75
Linkswood Park is a development situated for those commuting in and around South Yorkshire, with easy access to Rotherham town centre and plenty of amenities close by. Read reviews and details of Linkswood Park, S65
Elegance is a development by Strata located in the village of Ackworth, eight miles from the city of Wakefield and surrounded by Yorkshire countryside. Read reviews and details of Elegance, WF7
Kilner Park has direct access to the Trans Pennine Trail, the river can be followed to the neighbouring villages of Spotborough and Warmsworth. Read reviews and details of Kilner Park, DN12
Ambition is a new development by Strata located in the village of Seacroft and 4 miles east of Leeds, with proximity to the M1 and M62. Read reviews and details of Ambition, LS14
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 Rightmove shows that house prices in Yorkshire and the Humber averaged around £234,000 last year (to October 2024). 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 (£241,000) and cheaper than the East Midlands (£262,000).
Comparing the counties, South Yorkshire offered the most affordable housing (£206,000). With an average of around £283,000, North Yorkshire properties are significantly pricier. Overall, terraced and semi-detached homes went for around £171,000 and £221,000, respectively. During the same period, detached properties achieved £389,000 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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