Living in York
York is a city in North Yorkshire.
York is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is York?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- North Yorkshire
- Local authority
- York
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Nation
- England
York is in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, but local services are run by York.
York at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £275k (median of 3,588 sales across the built-up area)
What York is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is York like to live in?
York is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 84.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether York is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is pricey for the region.
What is York known for?
York is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is York good for families?
Families in York have 22 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 84.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether York is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is York likely to suit?
York may suit people who value 22 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in York?
Schools here perform strongly. York has 22 rated schools within reach.
Is York a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 84.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether York is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in York?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is York?
Homes in York typically sell for around £275k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 3,588 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is York?
York is a city in North Yorkshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.