Crap Towns / North Yorkshire / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in North Yorkshire?
In the North Yorkshire council area, 4,652 homes had stood empty for more than six months on 6 October 2025: 1.49% of all homes, 27% higher than England's 1.17%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3,257 | – | 1.03% |
| October 2024 | 3,755 | 1.22% | 1.03% |
| October 2025 | 4,652 | 1.49% | 1.17% |
| Council | % of homes empty, October 2025 |
|---|---|
| County Durham | 1.64% |
| Pendle | 1.53% |
| Bradford | 1.52% |
| North Yorkshire | 1.49% |
| Darlington | 1.45% |
| Doncaster | 1.36% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 1.29% |
| York | 1.22% |
| Leeds | 1.06% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | 1.01% |
| Wakefield | 0.82% |
| Across England | 1.17% |