From the bustling streets of major cities such as Leeds and Bradford, to the stunning countryside of the Pennine Moors, vibrant market towns and so much more – West Yorkshire is a region rich in history, beauty, and cutting edge infrastructure to future-proof our area for the next generations.
West Yorkshire is a great place to live, work, study and invest. From vibrant cities and market towns to beautiful countryside and a growing economy, our region offers opportunity, culture and connectivity in every corner.
Home to 2.4 million people across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield, West Yorkshire combines strong communities, leading universities and ambitious growth with the character of a region rich in history and identity.
Whether you already live here and want to learn more about our great region, or are looking to move here - whether for business, education or employment reasons), this page is your guide to the place where opportunity lives.
From the breath-taking views of Ilkley Moor to charming market towns such as Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters, West Yorkshire offers plenty of beauty spots.
With almost 600 square miles of countryside and rugged hills, including The Pennines, our region is perfect for escaping city life - if that’s what you're looking for!
We also boast Leeds, the third-largest city in the UK, and Bradford, the 2025 UK City of Culture and one of the country’s most vibrant cities.
So, whether you seek stunning landscapes, a thriving economy, historical sites or a place to grow your business - West Yorkshire is the spot for you.
Ready to learn more about the 2025 UK City of Culture? This vibrant, youthful city is also home to two UNESCO sites and stunning countryside.
Ready to learn more about the 2025 UK City of Culture? This vibrant, youthful city is also home to two UNESCO sites and stunning countryside.
Surrounded by breathtaking moorlands and hills, Calderdale delivers the perfect mix of beauty and history. Learn more about this gem within the greater area of West Yorkshire.
Surrounded by breathtaking moorlands and hills, Calderdale delivers the perfect mix of beauty and history. Learn more about this gem within the greater area of West Yorkshire.
Rolling hills. Stunning villages. Unmissable museums and culture spots. Kirklees is a great place both visit and settle down in, with fantastic towns to explore - including Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Batley.
Rolling hills. Stunning villages. Unmissable museums and culture spots. Kirklees is a great place both visit and settle down in, with fantastic towns to explore - including Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Batley.
Named as the best place to live in the North according to The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live Guide 2024. Discover more about the third-biggest city in the UK by population, and why it's the place to be.
Named as the best place to live in the North according to The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live Guide 2024. Discover more about the third-biggest city in the UK by population, and why it's the place to be.
From art to castles and museums, this cathedral city has it all. Wakefield was also named the third-best city in England for small businesses in 2025.
From art to castles and museums, this cathedral city has it all. Wakefield was also named the third-best city in England for small businesses in 2025.
