Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire is an historic market town, with its origins as a settlement dating back to the 11th-century Norman period, making it over 900 years old. While the town was officially established around 1155, the area features ancient, pre-Roman Bronze Age standing stones known as the Devil's Arrows, which are thousands of years old.
The famous Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322 took place here, and you can still sense the rich past as you wander its streets. Boroughbridge is also home to the impressive Devil's Arrows, three ancient standing stones that have intrigued historians and visitors alike for centuries.
Boroughbridge has an overall crime rate of 110.6 per 1,000 people, which is notably higher than the UK national average of 93.1. This is reflected in a lower safety score of 76/100 compared to its neighbours. Furthermore, the area has seen a sharp 31.7% increase in crime over the past year.
Adjacent to the A1M in North Yorkshire on the banks of the River Ure, yet just 2 minutes from junctions 48 & 49, Boroughbridge is an ancient and attractive market town with many attractions and amenities.
While Doncaster is the newest city, Yorkshire's oldest city is of course York , which has been a city since it was a Roman capital and, for a time, the seat of Roman Emperors. The next to be recognised as cities were Ripon and then Wakefield .
Dore, a village in Sheffield, is the most expensive area in Yorkshire, with an average asking price of £616,932. In 2020, Rightmove said Dore was one of the most sought-after places to buy in Yorkshire due to its shops and restaurants, as well as good transport links and proximity to the Peak District.
Properties south of the river in Boroughbridge including Fishergate, High Street, Back Lane and St Helena, and Tinker Lane in Milby. This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
The City of Westminster in London consistently shows England's highest crime rate per person, driven by its dense population, tourism, and nightlife, with rates often cited around 430+ crimes per 1,000 residents, far exceeding other areas like Camden or Middlesbrough; however, larger areas like Cleveland or West Yorkshire police force areas often have higher overall crime counts due to broader geography and population.
A typical Yorkshire greeting, aye up is the less formal way of saying hello in Yorkshire. You might also bump into friends greeting with the phrase 'Nah then, ow do?
Looe town at times is the Venice of the West: knee-deep in water which rises from sandy foundations beneath the streets, emerging from storm drains designed to take water away but which work just as well in reverse.
While several places are considered posh, Harrogate is widely regarded as Yorkshire's poshest town, famous for its Victorian spa history, elegant architecture, boutique shopping (like in the Montpellier Quarter), and institutions such as Bettys Tea Rooms, often ranking high in national "poshest" lists. Other affluent areas include Ilkley, Cawthorne (near Barnsley), and Dore (Sheffield), but Harrogate's consistent reputation as the "Mayfair of the North" solidifies its top spot.
The North Yorkshire town of Harrogate, known for its spas and hot chocolate (and now – low crime index of 17.44) has officially been awarded as the best place to buy a home, if you're looking for a safe area with low crime rates.
A century later, and with booming passenger numbers on the coastal railway line, Victorian developers planned to turn Ravenscar into an elegant seaside resort, only for the grandiose plan to flop. Since then the hamlet has been known as 'The Town that never was'. Ravenscar got its name in Victorian times.
The Shepherd family is in first place by virtue of their estimated £1.35bn fortune. The family is best known for the Portakabin brand. The 76-page special edition of The Sunday Times Magazine reveals the largest fall in the billionaire count in the guide's 37-year history, from a peak of 177 in 2022 to 156 this year.
Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain's happiest place to live. The bustling market town of Skipton in North Yorkshire has been crowned the happiest place to live in 2025. With a well-preserved medieval castle overlooking its centre, Skipton is surrounded by scenic views and is a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales ...
The richest person in Northern Ireland is Stephen Fitzpatrick, founder of Ovo Energy, topping the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List with a wealth estimated at £3.073 billion, a significant increase driven by energy and tech ventures. He's followed by Lady Ballyedmond and family (Norbrook), Martin Naughton and family (Glen Dimplex), and the Barnett family (W&R Barnett).
