NORTH YORKSHIRE is a well sought after place to live, with its breathtaking countryside and dark skies over the moors, but where will cost you most for a house?

Zoopla has put together a list of most expensive areas to buy a house across North Yorkshire based on the current average of estimate of home values on the site. 

It's no surprise to see traditional market towns with rich heritage topping the 'North Yorkshire Property Rich List'.

These locations have Moorish-style Turkish Baths, leafy parks and iconic landmarks alongside popular walks for every for people wanted to stay close to home or make a day of it. 

Take a look at the top five places in North Yorkshire with the highest average home value: 

Harrogate - Average value: £376,195

The Northern Echo: Harrogate International Centre. Picture: Google MapsHarrogate International Centre. Picture: Google Maps

Knaresborough - Average value: £375,625

The Northern Echo: A 2017 tug of war event at Knaresborough. Picture: Richard Doughty PhotographyA 2017 tug of war event at Knaresborough. Picture: Richard Doughty Photography

Tadcaster - Average value: £314,278

The Northern Echo: Tadcaster, near Tadcaster CastleTadcaster, near Tadcaster Castle

Leyburn - Average value: £309,165

The Northern Echo: Leyburn Hall Picture: SARAH CALDECOTTLeyburn Hall Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Ripon - Average value: £299,998

The Northern Echo: The Ripon Poilce and Prison Museum. Picture: Richard Doughty PhotographyThe Ripon Poilce and Prison Museum. Picture: Richard Doughty Photography