Region Focus: Yorkshire & Humber
Overview
The Yorkshire and Humber region accounts for 6.6% of total UK GDP. Key sectors of regional economic activity are industrial production and manufacturing, distribution and transport and public administration. Construction grew 15.5% in 2023. The value of contracts awarded totalled £6.0 billion in 2024, an increase of 16.6% from the previous year. In terms of overall contract awards, North Yorkshire CC was a hotspot, whilst Sheffield and York were coldspots.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Location | GDP per head (£) | GDP growth 2018-2023 | Unemployment rate (%) | Construction GVA (2023, £ millions) | Construction Growth (2023) | Contracts Awards Growth (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | UK Average | 39,845 | 4.1% | 3.7 | 154,140 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Yorkshire and the Humber | 32,625 | 4.8% | 2.8 | 11,387 | 15.5% | 16.6% |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Kingston upon Hull, City of | 30,522 | -0.2% | 4.5 | 557 | 5.9% | 115.3% |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | East Riding of Yorkshire | 30,172 | 7.1% | 1.5 | 533 | 11.7% | -18.7% |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | North and North East Lincolnshire | 33,474 | 2.7% | 4.8 | 697 | 13.0% | 2.9% |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | York | 44,872 | 6.0% | 3 | 444 | 20.7% | -53.5% |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | North Yorkshire CC | 35,742 | 7.4% | 1.4 | 1,415 | 24.8% | 277.4% |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | 24,598 | -0.5% | 3.8 | 1,853 | 8.6% | -38.4% |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Sheffield | 33,234 | 13.1% | 2.2 | 946 | 8.0% | -55.7% |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Bradford | 23,945 | -0.3% | 5.3 | 607 | 14.1% | -24.7% |
| 11 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Leeds | 47,411 | 12.4% | 1.5 | 2,307 | 19.5% | -6.0% |
| 12 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Calderdale and Kirklees | 26,304 | -5.3% | 2.7 | 1,078 | 24.8% | 80.5% |
| 13 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:49 PM | Wakefield | 31,580 | 4.0% | 1.5 | 951 | 15.3% | 49.4% |
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
£1.6 billion worth of residential contracts were awarded in the Yorkshire and Humber in 2024, a decrease of 15.6% compared to the value awarded in 2023. Leeds was a hotspot and accounted for nine out of the ten largest contract awards. Sheffield was a coldspot.
Commercial contract awards totalled £267 million in 2024, 7.0% lower than in 2023. Calderdale and Kirklees, and North and North East Lincolnshire were hotspots. Wakefield was a coldspot.
Contract awards for infrastructure projects in the Yorkshire and Humber region totalled £2.4 billion in 2024 which was more than double the value awarded in 2023. Hotspots were in Calderdale and Kirklees, North Yorkshire CC, and Wakefield. There were no coldspots.
Top 10 Residential Contracts
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Project | Units | Value | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Wellington Square, Leeds | 464 units | £220 million | 01/02/2025 | 01/09/2028 |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Sweet Street West, Leeds | 451 units | £165 million | 01/02/2024 | 01/09/2027 |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Sky Gardens - Midland Mills, Leeds | 306 units | £90 million | 01/01/2024 | 01/07/2026 |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Beck Yard, Leeds | 375 units | £69 million | 01/08/2024 | 01/05/2027 |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Merrion Street, Leeds | 660 units | £60 million | 01/01/2022 | 01/08/2024 |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Leeds Arena Student Accomm | - | £46 million | 01/07/2024 | 01/03/2027 |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Kirkstall Road Student Accomm | 205 units | £44 million | 01/10/2024 | 01/12/2025 |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | The Store House, Briggate | 205 units | £43 million | 01/04/2024 | 01/04/2026 |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Flax Place, Leeds | 369 units | £40 million | 01/09/2024 | 01/09/2026 |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:53 PM | Raithwaite Bay Development | - | £40 million | 01/07/2024 | 01/07/2026 |
Top 10 Commercial Contracts
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Project | Development | Value | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Halifax PLC Trinity Road - HQ Refurb | Offices | £60 million | 01/10/2024 | 01/03/2027 |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | DFDS One Humber - Phase 1A | Offices | £20 million | 01/12/2025 | 01/07/2028 |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Long Lane, Woodmansey | Offices | £19 million | 01/04/2025 | 01/01/2027 |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Dalton Lane - Data Centre | Data Ctr | £12 million | 01/04/2023 | 01/04/2025 |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Scarborough West Pier | Offices | £11 million | 01/10/2024 | 01/07/2026 |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Aldi Food Store, Gresley Road | Retail | £10 million | 01/01/2024 | 01/02/2025 |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Grainger Market Redevelopment | Retail | £9 million | 01/07/2024 | 01/07/2025 |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Tesco Store, Skipton Road | Retail | £7 million | 01/11/2024 | 01/11/2025 |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Marks & Spencer, Wheatley Retail Park | Retail | £7 million | 01/11/2024 | 01/05/2025 |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:55 PM | Europa House - Office Refurbishment | Offices | £7 million | 01/10/2023 | 01/11/2025 |
Top 10 Infrastructure Contracts
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Project | Value | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Eastern Green Link 2 - Converter Station | £700 million | 01/07/2027 | 01/12/2028 |
| 2 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Eastern Green Link 2 - HVDC Underground | £500 million | 01/07/2025 | 01/12/2026 |
| 3 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Humber Zero Project - VPI Power Station | £131 million | 01/03/2026 | 01/08/2027 |
| 4 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal | £125 million | 01/05/2024 | 01/11/2025 |
| 5 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Monk Fryston 320MW Battery Storage | £96 million | 01/07/2024 | 01/04/2025 |
| 6 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Skerne - 45MW Solar Farm & 30MW Battery | £60 million | 01/12/2024 | 01/09/2025 |
| 7 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Ferrybridge Power Station - 150MW Battery | £45 million | 01/09/2024 | 01/08/2025 |
| 8 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | Marr Hall Farm, Barnsley Rd - 40MW Solar Farm | £40 million | 01/08/2024 | 01/12/2024 |
| 9 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | A629 Western Corridor Improvements | £34 million | 01/04/2024 | 01/04/2028 |
| 10 | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | ellierourke | 11/09/2025 02:57 PM | A629 Halifax To Huddersfield | £34 million | 01/06/2024 | 01/11/2025 |
