Locals are well aware of the region’s charm and scenic beauty, and its towns and villages frequently feature in national rankings of the UK’s best places to live.
In this feature, we highlight the eight top places to live in Yorkshire in 2026, according to online travel guide and lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos.
The list includes Skipton, recently named the UK’s happiest place to live by Rightmove in 2025, as well as a town in Leeds where Hollywood stars Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson recently filmed a new Christmas movie.
Here are the eight best places to live in Yorkshire, according to Muddy Stilettos:
7. Dore, Sheffield
The picturesque Dore is described as an affluent village‑style suburb of Sheffield with excellent schools and a desirable location offering easy access to both city life and beautiful countryside, though it’s known for being expensive. | Iconic Photo: Chris Etchells
8. Wetherby
Muddy Stilettos says Wetherby is a buzzy market town "bursting with community spirit" situated in Yorkshire’s “golden triangle, making it an attractive place to live, especially for families. The town recently featured in Tinsel Town, a Christmas film starring Hollywood actors Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson. Photo: Submitted