Best areas to live in York
With so many desirable places to live in York, the hardest decision is going to be decide where to move to!
Fulford
Sitting two miles south of York city centre, on the east bank of the River Ouse, Fulford is a scenic and historical town named after the 11th century Battle of Fulford, which took place in the area. Families are drawn to Fulford for its excellent schools, sports clubs and shopping outlet, while bus services ensure easy access to York and other nearby villages. Houses prices in Fulford average around £342,878.
Bishopthorpe Road
Average house prices on Bishopthorpe Road and the surrounding streets come in at £645, 000, but with the price tag comes enviable proximity to York city centre, which can be reached on foot in minutes. Bishopthorpe Road is also brimming with quaint boutiques, independent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants, offering residents everything they need right on their doorstep. If you’re after the buzz of the city, easy access to York and a trendy vibe, then Bishopthorpe Road could be for you.
Poppleton
Situated just under four miles north-west of York city centre, Poppleton is a quiet and semi-rural town offering the peace and quiet of greenery and farmland along with proximity to York and Harrogate. Average house prices in Poppleton stand at around £389,390, with terraced properties selling at a more affordable £253,333. With local pubs, a garden centre, and a train station providing regular services to York, the beauty of Poppleton is that it is at once well-connected and packed with amenities, and yet gives its residents a slower and more peaceful pace of life.
Acomb
This suburb sits 2.5 miles west of central York and only 21 miles east of Harrogate, making it the perfect place for commuters and professionals to set up home. With property prices in the area averaging £241,591, Acomb is also one of York’s most affordable suburbs, and yet it doesn’t fall short when it comes to shops, restaurants and parklands. A great area for first-time buyers, commuters and families alike, Acomb offers vibrancy and proximity to the city centre without costing the earth.
City of York
If you’re thinking of putting down roots in York city centre, you can expect to pay on average £275,094 for a property, and it will more than likely be a flat rather than a house. Central York is the perfect place to live if you’re after culture, hustle and bustle, a wealth of amenities and lots of historical sights, but it is probably best avoided if you favour peace and quiet and lots of greenery. To live in York city centre is to be right at the heart of the action in one of the north of England’s most touristic cities.