Data and intelligence hub
We are committed to making evidence-based decisions that ensure we are making the right investments for the people of York and North Yorkshire. We believe that by adopting a data-driven approach, we can make a positive and lasting contribution to the economic vitality of the region.
We carefully monitor economic opportunities and challenges using specialised indicators and research. This helps us assess our progress in achieving the goals outlined in our Economic Framework.
Indicators and research
The indicators and research are aligned with our overarching objectives, which are set out in the Economic Framework:
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- Transition to carbon negative: This entails measuring carbon emissions from various sources, including transportation, housing, and industry.
- Deliver good growth: This involves measuring factors such as productivity, wages, and overall economic well-being.
- Increase opportunities for all: This means measuring levels of deprivation across the region.
The Framework also outlines specific areas where we intend to focus our efforts to achieve our goals:
| Area | Indicators |
| Housing | Affordability ration, average house prices, average rent prices, EPC ratings |
| Thriving workforce | Qualifications levels, employment levels, adult education, demographics |
| Well-connected economy | Transport modal choices, time travelled to key employment sectors, broadband and mobile connectivity |
| Green and circular economy | Economic value of natural capital, renewable energy sector employment, GVA |
| Global economy | Levels of inward investment, imports/exports, growth and development within high-potential sectors, employment, GVA |
| Productive and innovative economy | Productivity levels within core sectors (for example, tourism, retail), levels of research and developement, knowledge-intensive business |
| Culture and heritage | Value of cultural assets |
| Great places for all | Consideration of York and North Yorkshire’s unique places, for example, city, rural, coastal |
To effectively evaluate the economic landscape and assess our impact, the indicators should be examined in conjunction with the outcomes of our projects. While we are accountable for the direct impact of our own projects, there are other factors that influence the overall economy of the region.
For more information on our individual projects, please visit the relevant pages on our website.
Carbon Abatement Pathways
Local Energy Asset Representation
Labour Market Analysis 2023
Skills Review of Priority Growth Sectors
21st Century Towns Report
Historic Environments
Priority Sectors for Growth
Internationalisation: Sub-Regional Strengths and Market Opportunities
Research archive
The York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which has now been integrated into the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, undertook a number of research projects to support economic growth.
Reports to include:
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- Circular Biobased Construction in the North East and Yorkshire
- The Whole Life Carbon Costs of Dwellings
- Clean Growth Audit, Sector Analysis and Delivery Plan
- Low Carbon Value Chains and Economic Growth Report
- The Impacts of and Solutions to Scope 3 Emissions
- York, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Natural Capital Study
- Yorkshire Hemp Supply Chain Map
- Analysis of Adult Education Budget – Full Report
- Analysis of Adult Education Budget – Executive Summary
- Community Learning Provision Report
- Digital Skills in York and North Yorkshire Assessment Report
- European Structural Investment Fund Activity in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Report
- The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Business Skills Needs in York and North Yorkshire
- High Performance Working Practices Research Report – April 2022
- Labour Market Analysis 2021 – Full Report
- Labour Market Analysis 2021 – Executive Summary
- Low Carbon and the Circular Economy – An Assessment of Skills Supply and Demand
- Progression Routes to Level 2 – Identifying Best Practice for the Future
- Upskillng and Reskilling across York and North Yorkshire
- Exploring the capacity of the Further Education System to Engage and Support 19 to 24 Year Old NEETs
- Transferable Skills Research – April 2022
- Internationalisation Business Survey Analysis and Case Studies
- International Trade Data and the Emerging Shape of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- Internationalisation Strategy – Objectives and Priorities
- Local Growth Fund Evaluation Report