2. Yorkshire, North East
In Yorkshire you have the option of living inland, surrounded by beautiful countryside and backdrops such as the Yorkshire Dales National Park or the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can also choose to live near the coast, and within or near to the North York Moors National Park. One thing is certain, Yorkshire is a very attractive place to live and has many idyllic places to retire.
Population: 2,660,000
Median House Value at Yorkshire, North East: £190,000
Median Monthly Rent at Yorkshire, North East: £646
The city of York has long been a popular place for retirees to live, and with so much to see and do both in York and within the surrounding area, it has previously been voted the top place to stay active in retirement. Harrogate is another popular choice, followed closely by Skipton and Wetherby. On the coast, Scarborough, Staithes and Runswick Bay are all desirable locations for retirement.