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Life on the Yorkshire Coast
Discover the extended value of your salary in North Yorkshire, where teachers enjoy a standard of living unmatched in many parts of the country.
In addition to the prominent towns, North Yorkshire is adorned with numerous smaller settlements and villages, offering an affordable lifestyle in a captivating environment.
For those with a passion for the outdoors, North Yorkshire boasts an extensive coastline and the edge of the nationally acclaimed North York Moors, providing abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Notably, Dalby Forest stands out as one of England's premier mountain biking venues.
Immerse yourself in the arts and live music scene, with two theatres in Scarborough, Harrogate, and York. The outdoor events attract diverse artists, from the Kaiser Chiefs to the Beach Boys. Choose from the lively atmosphere of Scarborough and Whitby's bars and pubs or explore the numerous country inns and restaurants in rural villages for memorable nights out. As a sought-after tourist destination, North Yorkshire offers boutique hotels and award-winning restaurants for special occasions.
For partners and families, North Yorkshire presents a growing local economy with positive career opportunities, particularly in the engineering, construction, IT, and health and social care sectors. The Woodsmith Mine project is expected to bring significant job growth, and the county sees investment in tourism, health, and housing sectors.
Key manufacturing, public sector, and hospitality and tourism employers contribute to the thriving job market in North Yorkshire, with areas like Harrogate, Richmond, Selby, and Malton consistently ranking among the UK's best places to live.
Experience the safety of England's safest county, with exceptionally low crime rates according to the Office for National Statistics. Enjoy excellent access to the county via road and rail links, including the east coast mainline, A1(M), and A19. Commute easily to Leeds, York, Newcastle, Durham, Teesside, and reach London and Edinburgh within a two-hour train journey.
North Yorkshire's charm extends from vibrant cities to picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and a majestic coastline. The county provides excellent employment opportunities, with a higher proportion of schools rated as good or outstanding compared to national figures.
Explore the unparalleled offerings of North Yorkshire on the "No Place Like North Yorkshire" website. Watch our informative video to gain deeper insights into the county's charm and working life in Scarborough, Richmond, and Northallerton. Discover why North Yorkshire remains a preferred destination for those seeking a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Opportunities for partners and families: a growing local economy
If you are relocating with a partner and family, they’ll find a strengthening local economy with positive career opportunities from the significant job growth expected in coming years.
Expansion is expected particularly in the engineering, construction, IT and health and social care sectors. The Woodsmith Mine is a giant fertilizer development project owned by global resources firm Anglo American, the £2.3 billion project involving mining Minerals (developing multi-nutrient fertiliser) is expected to bring 1,000 direct jobs and a further 2,000 in the supply chain. The tourism, health and housing sectors are all also experiencing investment.
Key companies, organisations and employers
There are several large manufacturing companies operating in the North East, as well as many smaller firms. The public sector is also well established here, with The Council being one of the largest employers in the area. Tourism is also a key sector in the area, with people visiting from all over the world to experience both the east coast and moors areas.
Access and transport on the North Yorkshire Coast
Here on the North Yorkshire Coast, we are connected to all major services with access to reliable and modern transport options to suit you.
There are good road networks to link you to Whitby, Scarborough, Filey and their neighbouring areas. Using main roads like the A171, A64, A165 and A170 can get you to many places in the area quickly. See this Google map for the major roads in the area.
The Council website lists bus timetables in the area. Many of the bus companies now offer interactive apps to track your bus, with access to free wi-fi and thoughtful timetables to work around your busy day.
The links to the Coast are well maintained and on an average weekday, there are 18 trains per day travelling from York to Scarborough. For more information visit the www.thetrainline.com or the train providers' websites.
Wheels to Work is a not for profit initiative that has been set up in the North Yorkshire and surrounding area as a way in which to support a person who has identified and wishes to address a transport need to get them into employment, education or training. The scheme could give you access to rent either a moped, scooter or in some areas an e-bike. For further information and eligibility see:
On the North Yorkshire Coast there are dedicated cycle lanes and paths. A map of the national cycle network is available on the sustrans website.
In North Yorkshire you could have access to cycle to work schemes, where you may receive support to buy a bike and safety equipment. See the sustrans website for more information.
The sustrans website also contains more information on commuting safely to and from work.