North Yorkshire
Living in York, North Yorkshire
Thinking of moving to York? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in York, North Yorkshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
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Pollen forecast for York
Today
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Wed
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Thu
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Fri
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Sat
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around York
City of York Council
Local council
York Central
Parliamentary constituency
Micklegate
Ward
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in York
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16, BISHOPHILL JUNIOR | £380,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 78, CENTURION SQUARE | £183,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 10, EMPERORS WHARF, SKELDERGATE | £440,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| 92, MICKLEGATE | £1,000,000 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
| 2, FAIRFAX STREET | £350,000 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
| 5, QUEENS COURT | £181,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| APARTMENT 23, KINGS HUDSON QUARTER, TOFT GREEN | £275,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| APARTMENT 9, PRIORY HOUSE, PRIORY STREET | £350,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| 40, FAIRFAX STREET | £220,000 | Terraced | Jan 2026 |
| 140, CENTURION SQUARE | £380,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in York
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarcroft Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Park Grove Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Clifton Green Primary School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Fishergate Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School York | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Millthorpe School | Good | 0.8 mi |
Broadband in York
5500 Mbps
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5500 Mbps
Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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Local Amenities in York
Parks & Green Spaces
- North Street Gardens 0.1 mi
- Museum Gardens 0.1 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Edible Garden 0.2 mi
- Dean's Park 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Regency 0.1 mi
- Red Chilli Supermarket 0.2 mi
- Marks & Spencer 0.3 mi
- Co-op Food 0.3 mi
- Zam Zam 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- York Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Poppleton Rail Station 2.7 mi
Airports
- Rufforth East Airfield 3.6 mi
- Rufforth West Airfield 4.2 mi
- Elvington Airfield 4.6 mi
- Gilrudding Grange Airstrip 4.7 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Stonegate Medical Clinic 0.2 mi
- Boots 0.2 mi
- Cohens Chemist 0.3 mi
- Monkbar Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Jorvik Gillygate Medical Practice 0.4 mi
Restaurants
- The Star Inn The City 0 mi
- Brew & Brownie 0.1 mi
- McDonald's 0.1 mi
- The Ivy St Helen's Square York 0.1 mi
- The Grand, York 0.1 mi
Cafes
- The Perky Peacock 0 mi
- York Explore Library and Archive 0.1 mi
- City Screen Picturehouse 0.1 mi
- Heavenly Desserts York 0.1 mi
- Ippuku Tea House 0.1 mi
Pubs
- The Botanist York 0.2 mi
- Evil Eye 0.2 mi
- The Fat Badger York 0.2 mi
- The Stone Roses Bar 0.3 mi
- Ate O'Clock 0.3 mi
GP Surgeries
- Boots Opticians 0.1 mi
- Stonegate Medical Clinic 0.2 mi
- Boots Hearingcare York Coney Street 0.2 mi
- Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists - York 0.2 mi
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi
Gyms
- Ossie Studio 0.1 mi
- Sweaty Betty 0.2 mi
- York Pilates Space 0.2 mi
- Millers Yard 0.3 mi
- York Pilates People 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Medwin Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Monkbar Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Pharmacy+Health - Blossom Street 0.5 mi
- Citywide Health - Bishopthorpe Road Pharmacy 0.6 mi
Planning & Heritage in York
Conservation Area:
Central Historic Core Conservation Area
Article 4 Direction: Yes