Moving to York
North Yorkshire, England
Getting around
LNER services from York station to London King's Cross, TransPennine Express to Manchester and Leeds, and local bus services by First York.
Commute to London: 1 hour 50 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Bishopthorpe Road
~£350,000Award-winning street with independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. One of the most sought-after residential areas.
Heworth
~£240,000Affordable residential area to the north-east with good bus links and proximity to the city centre.
Fulford
~£380,000Quiet and affluent suburb to the south with tree-lined streets, period homes, and access to the Ings nature reserve.
The Groves
~£300,000Central area near the river with Victorian terraces, a community spirit, and easy walking access to the Minster.
Council tax
Band D council tax in York averages £2,287.15 a year for 2026/27, including the police and fire precepts. Your own bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H), and can differ within the area where a parish sets its own precept. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local tips
- York floods occasionally, so check the flood risk of any property before buying.
- The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.
- York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe.
- The city walls are free to walk and offer great views of the city.
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