Historic York has long been renowned for its cobbled streets, iconic Minster and ancient Roman walls.
Now it has another claim to fame - as the most prosperous city in the country outside London.
The ancient city has topped a national index of urban growth prospect, beating heavyweight rivals like Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol.
With unemployment at just 1.6 per cent - less than half the national 3.8 per cent average - York was praised for its job opportunities, well-skilled workforce, strong transport links and thriving shopping streets.
The accolade is backed up by impressive figures with average annual salaries in York now stand at £41,400, according to data mapped by Plumplot, noticeably higher than the UK average wage of £37,430.
