With house prices varying hugely throughout the UK, the team at Glint Pay have researched where's best to buy.
So how did they do it? By weighing price per square foot against average salary, crime rate and life satisfaction, Glint assigned each area in the UK a House Buying Score out of 100, to produce full rankings for the best places to buy in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively.
Good news is that Yorkshire came out on top and has been revealed as the second-best region to buy a house in the UK. With a house buying score of 59/100, just behind the North East at 61/100, but above the North West and Midlands.
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Rainy as it may be, with seven northern regions appearing in the top 10, Yorkshire is obviously the clear victor in the house buying study. And we may be biased, but we agree it is most definitely the best place to live as well.
It was found that Yorkshire houses offer some of the best value for money, ranging between £202-255 per square ft., well below the national average of £366. The only downside being that houses in Yorkshire tend to be on the smaller side with South Yorkshire even having the smallest houses in the UK (973 sq. ft. on average).
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It's no surprise that the South of England dominate the bottom of the table but if you are keen to cross the divide, Staffordshire (67/100), Derbyshire (60/100) and Herefordshire (60/100) snuck into the top 10, though houses here are decidedly pricier than their northern counterparts.
Surprisingly Kent (22/100) overtook Greater London (24/100) in being the worst place to buy in England, the reason being that average salaries in Kent are £9,000 lower than London, meaning reduced buying power. Add to that a comparable crime rate to the capital, and Kent’s fate is sealed.
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Taking a closer look, 6 of the 10 least expensive areas per square ft. are in South West Scotland, while 7 of the 10 most expensive areas are in South East England.
So there you have it, if you weren't convinced that Yorkshire wasn't the best place on earth already then here's some more evidence to convince you.
To read the full article and more of the findings, take a loot at Glint's website.
"After years of late nights, strong cocktails, and incredible stories; The Maven will close its doors"
It's a sad day for the Leeds night life scene, as a beloved speakeasy bar has today announced that it will be closing its doors for good.
The Maven has been a firm favourite for many years with those looking to enjoy some experimental and expertly made cocktails.
Hidden behind an unassuming door at the top of Call Lane, it was a great spot to visit if you were looking for something that little bit special.
Announcing the news to their social media, The Maven said: "From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for being our guests over the years and promise that until then, we'll do our best to give you the best nights out on Call Lane."
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi’s Roundhay Festival line-up
Thomas Melia
US pop star Conan Gray and BRIT award winner Jacob Alon join the line-up for Lewis Capaldi's headline date at Roundhay Festival.
Leeds' Roundhay Park is welcoming back live music to its grounds this summer for two outdoor gigs headlined by Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull titled Roundhay Festival, with special guests slowly being announced.
Gray is recognised for standout tracks like 'Heather' and 'Maniac' while Alon has built a cult following of fans around their indie tunes like 'Fairy in a Bottle' as well as 'Liquid Gold 25'.
Jacob Alon has been showing off their artistry within the indie music scene thanks to their 2025 LP In Limerence catching the attention of many in the process.
This album has gone onto attract widespread love from music listeners and even industry professionals bagging themselves their first-ever BRIT award nomination and win - The Critics' Choice award.
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi's Roundhay Festival line-up / Credit: Supplied via Press Shots
Conan Gray started out covering other artists hits before creating some of his own and releasing debut studio album Kid Krow back in 2020.
The project has production credits shared between Gray and Dan Nigro, Grammy-winning producer who has worked with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde and more.
It's always exciting hearing updates like these, but this one is even more impressive as it's not just one stellar act joining the Roundhay Festival line-up but two, with further acts to be announced.
The almost 70,000 crowd who are heading down to Roundhay Festival when Lewis Capaldi makes his way to Leeds next summer are going to be blessed with some phenomenal live music.
This year marks American Express Presents Roundhay Festival first year with two star-studded dates fronted by powerhouse performers with the second show fronted by Pitbull and special guest Kesha.
These events have been organised with Leeds City Council and are expected to bring benefits to the local area by employing local suppliers, staff and boost spending on accommodation, food and entertainment.
Conan Gray and Jacob Alon will play alongside Lewis Capaldi at Roundhay Festival in Leeds on Saturday 4 July 2026 with tickets available HERE.
Clementine Hall -
19th May 2022 
