Living in York (YO1-62)
Indulge in the timeless beauty of York, a city steeped in history and brimming with architectural marvels.
Immerse yourself in its charming streets, vibrant festivals and thriving culinary scene.
York offers an enchanting place to live.
Your guide to moving to York
Why York is a good place to live
With its rich history, vibrant community and access to beautiful landscapes, York is a lovely place live.
Education standards are high here, while crime rates are generally low. The city is home to the prestigious University of York, part of the Russell group of universities.
With its cool cafes, destination restaurants and boutique shops, this riverside city has National Parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, quaint villages and market towns, as well as the Yorkshire coast, all right on its doorstep.
What’s York famous for?
York is a stunning city architecturally, with its medieval charm, magnificently Gothic York Minster Cathedral and medieval walls steeped in history.
Be sure to check out the Shambles: a narrow, cobbled street lined with timber-framed buildings, an iconic symbol of York's medieval heritage.
Things to do in York
The city's vibrant cultural scene includes theatres, art galleries and museums, including the Theatre Royal and Castle Museum.
Explore the charming streets, filled with boutique shops, cafes and restaurants, or the stunning countryside nearby.
The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks are great for hiking, cycling and just soaking up the scenery.
In summary, living in York provides a captivating blend of historical grandeur, educational opportunities and a thriving cultural scene.
The city's commitment to preserving its heritage, coupled with its vibrancy and natural beauty, makes it an enchanting place to call home.
Average asking prices in York today
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Properties currently for sale in York
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Guide price
£615,000
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Living rooms1
2 bed flat for sale
St. Leonards Place, York, North Yorkshire YO1
£6,250,000
- Bedrooms45
- Bathrooms29
- Living rooms29
45 bed detached house for sale
Mcquades Court, City Centre, York YO1
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Transport in York
Trains
York train station is just on the edge of the city centre and operates trains to London (1 hr 47 mins), Manchester (1 hr 38 mins), Edinburgh (2 hrs 30 mins), Birmingham (2 hrs 46 mins), Leeds (43 mins), Liverpool (2 hrs 12 mins) and Penzance (8 hrs 35 mins), among others.
Buses
York has an excellent bus network which runs seven days a week and connects the city to the surrounding suburbs, as well as Leeds and Selby.
Find out more information on destinations and timetables at iTravelYork.
Roads
The A1(M) motorway, which connects London to Edinburgh, passes through York along the way.
The A64 connects York to the coastal town of Scarborough to the east and provides a direct route to Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area.
The A59 links York to Harrogate, Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales.
Park & Ride
York's Park & Ride services allow you to travel to York by car, park for free in secure car parks and complete your journey into the city centre by bus.
Park & Ride buses are fairly cheap and a fare-paying adult can travel with up to three under-16s for free.
View Park & Ride timetables and fares.
Airports
Leeds-Bradford international airport is the nearest airport to York, providing direct flights to most of Europe and connecting flights to Dubai, Thailand and the United States.
Transport connections
- York
- National Rail
- 0.8 miles / 1.3 km
- Poppleton
- National Rail
- 3.2 miles / 5.1 km
- Hammerton
- National Rail
- 8.8 miles / 14.2 km
- Ulleskelf
- National Rail
- 9.4 miles / 15.1 km
Schools in York
York offers a range of good and outstanding primary and secondary schools.
For primary-aged children, Knavesmere is outstanding, while Acomb, Badger Hill, Burton Green, Carr and Clifton are all good.
For secondary students, Allsaints Catholic, Archbishop Holgate's and Fulford Academy are all outstanding, while Applefields is good.
For further education, the University of York is part of the Russell Group of Universities and offers a diverse program of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Schools in York
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
- Ages: 4 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
- Park Grove Primary Academy
- Ages: 5 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2021)
- Tang Hall Primary Academy
- Ages: 2 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
- Bootham School
- Ages: 3 - 19 years old
- Fishergate Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
- Heworth Church of England Primary School
- Ages: 5 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2019)