{"id":1292,"date":"2020-04-13T07:30:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T07:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=1292"},"modified":"2020-05-17T21:11:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-17T21:11:21","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-york\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s it like to live in York?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to lay your hat in a picturesque yet bustling location, rich in both ancient and modern culture? York could be the place for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 71 AD by the Romans as <em>Eboracum<\/em> (and later <em>J\u00f3rv\u00edk <\/em>by the Vikings), Yorkshire\u2019s county town has a rich and vibrant past still evident in its stunning architecture, winding<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorkshireguides.com\/snickelways.html\"> \u2018Snickleways\u2019<\/a> and impressive medieval walls which encircle the city for 2.5 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once seen as a charming day trip for those tearoom aficionados of a certain age, today York is a hotspot for tourists, downsizers, families and young professionals alike, artfully combining the old and new. As the UK\u2019s first \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityfibre.com\/gigabit-cities\/york\/\">Gigabit City<\/a>\u201d, York is fast becoming popular with the creative industries and was recently named the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.co.uk\/article\/york-north-yorkshire-best-places-to-live-qz5crfvvl\">Best Place to Live in Britain<\/a>\u2019 by the Times, who describe the city as a &#8220;mini-metropolis with cool cafes, destination restaurants, innovative companies &#8211; plus the fastest internet in Britain&#8221;. You\u2019ll still find a tasty<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bettys.co.uk\/cafe-tea-rooms\/our-locations\/bettys-york\"> cream tea<\/a> and that friendly Northern welcome on the menu of course, you\u2019re just more likely to be rubbing shoulders with some hip young things supping on bespoke, local gins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to say \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historic-uk.com\/CultureUK\/Yorkshire-Dialect\/\">Eh up<\/a>\u2019 to this friendly, vibrant Northern city? Keep reading for more reasons why York could be the place for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Handily located halfway between Edinburgh and London, York is one the UK\u2019s best-connected cities, situated around 40 minutes\u2019 drive and 30 minutes train journey from its larger northern cousin, Leeds, and less than two hours from London thanks to high speed rails. A major hub on the East Coast Main Line,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/stations_destinations\/yrk.aspx\"> York railway station<\/a> is right outside the city walls and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/stations_destinations\/POP.aspx?opref=389\"> Poppleton railway station<\/a> is just three miles north-west of York. From here you can find easy access to the North of England such as Durham and Newcastle as well as direct routes to London and Edinburgh with the Scottish capital 2.5 hours away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those wishing to travel further afield,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk\/\"> Leeds Bradford International<\/a> airport is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Leeds-Bradford-Airport-LBA\/York-England\"> less than an hour away<\/a> and flies to both domestic and European destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning a local commute, you\u2019re in safe hands with York. Local bus services<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itravelyork.info\/news\/yorks-buses-rated-number-one-in-england\/\"> were recently rated the best in England<\/a>. On top of cutting down commute times, York\u2019s buses were praised for being convenient, on time and helping to reduce carbon emissions in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the most popular options for getting around this compact city are definitely cycling and walking. The city has a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itravelyork.info\/uploads\/York_Cycle_Route_Map_2019.pdf\"> network of cycling routes<\/a> which are heavily promoted. Not only is it a great way to stay fit and healthy, but an excellent chance to take in the beautiful city sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nearest stations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/stations_destinations\/yrk.aspx\">York<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/stations_destinations\/POP.aspx?opref=389\">Poppleton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/stations\/hmm\/details.html\">Hammerton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">York has long been a popular choice with young families and with 14 of York\u2019s schools featuring in a recent list of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkmix.com\/14-york-schools-feature-years-list-best-britain\/\"> highest-achieving schools in the UK<\/a> it isn\u2019t hard to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a range of options available, with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk\/schools-by-type?step=default&amp;table=schools&amp;region=816&amp;la-name=york&amp;geographic=la&amp;for=primary&amp;datasetfilter=final&amp;ofstedrating=2&amp;orderby=ks2.0.PTRWM_EXP&amp;orderdir=asc\"> 65 state primary schools<\/a> (10 rated \u2018outstanding\u2019 by Ofsted and the majority rated \u2018good\u2019.) and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk\/schools-by-type?step=default&amp;table=schools&amp;region=816&amp;la-name=york&amp;geographic=la&amp;for=secondary&amp;datasetfilter=final&amp;orderby=ks4.0.P8_BANDING&amp;orderdir=asc\"> 16 secondary schools<\/a> (5 rated \u2018outstanding\u2019 and all remaining schools rated \u2018good\u2019) alongside a number of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.co.uk\/schools\/england\/yorkshire-area-north\/york\/\"> independent<\/a> prep, secondary and all through schools.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applefieldsschool.co.uk\/\"> Applefields School<\/a> and nearby<a href=\"https:\/\/hobmoor.ebor.academy\/\"> Hob Moor Oaks School<\/a> focus on special educational needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to further education, York has two great universities right on the doorstep.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/\"> The University of York<\/a> is rated 30<sup>th<\/sup> in the UK, followed by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorksj.ac.uk\/\"> York St John University<\/a> which is ranked 111<sup>th<\/sup>. York is also an easy 45 minute commute from the highly rated, Russell Group member, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dur.ac.uk\/\"> University of Durham<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the smallest members of the family, the<a href=\"https:\/\/york.mumbler.co.uk\/kids\/playgroups-classes\/\"> York Mumbler Community<\/a> provides information on all of the exciting activities available in the city. From<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puddleducks.com\/\"> Puddle Ducks<\/a> to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosaurslove.co.uk\/\"> Dinosaur Loves play caf\u00e9<\/a>, there is bound to be something that floats your baby or pre-schooler\u2019s boat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leisure and Amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historic city of York is so charming that it feels like you are wandering through an open-air museum already. Dominated by the impressive<a href=\"https:\/\/yorkminster.org\/\"> York Minister<\/a>, a 159.9 metre 7<sup>th<\/sup> century cathedral said to be the largest in Northern Europe, the centre of the city is also surrounded by<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorkwalls.org.uk\/?page_id=3690\"> medieval walls<\/a> considered the most complete medieval defences in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/yopa-production-wordpress-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/04\/york-shambles-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/04\/york-shambles-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/04\/york-shambles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/04\/york-shambles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/04\/york-shambles-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.yopacrm.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/04\/york-shambles.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Above: The world-famous Shambles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But when it comes to the heritage of the city, there is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visityork.org\/media\/facts-and-story-ideas\/culture-and-heritage\"> plenty more on offer<\/a> for the keenest of history buffs. Try a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citycruisesyork.com\/\"> cruise down the river Ouse<\/a>,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorkwalls.org.uk\/?page_id=3690\"> tours and trails of York\u2019s city walls<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk\/\"> a visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre<\/a> to whet your appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When shopping is on the agenda, York offers a unique experience. The city is full of boutique designer stores, quirky<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visityork.org\/shopping\/independent\"> independent shops<\/a> and tasty eateries. Remember the recent crazy of Yorkshire pudding wraps for a delicious Sunday roast on the go? Where else could it have started but<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theyorkroastco.com\/\"> right in the heart<\/a> of Yorkshire\u2019s county town?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For high street lovers, there are an impressive<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visityork.org\/shopping\/shopping-centres\"> seven shopping centres within York<\/a> that each offer their own take on modern shopping and dining. For something a little different, head to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkyork.org\/\"> Spark:York<\/a>, a community focused business, shopping, street-food and entertainment hub in the heart of the Piccadilly area which has been built from 23 shipping containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the thrill seekers,<a href=\"https:\/\/york.lockedingames.co.uk\/\"> LockedIn Games<\/a> offer an exciting range of escape rooms for you to puzzle your way through. The<a href=\"https:\/\/yorkshire-activity-centre.co.uk\/\"> Yorkshire activity centre<\/a> has archery, air rifles, axe throwing, quad biking and much more for families, adult parties and corporate activities year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">York also has a beautiful array of<a href=\"https:\/\/york.mumbler.co.uk\/kids\/days-out-in-york\/parks-playgrounds\/\"> parks and gardens suitable for the whole family<\/a>. Rowntree park is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.gov.uk\/directory_record\/376\/rowntree_park\"> just a short walk from the city centre<\/a> and recently underwent a \u00a31.8million refurbishment. The park has received a Green Flag Award every year since 2004, establishing it as one of the best parks in the country. Or head slightly further afield and explore the stunning<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiredales.org.uk\/\"> Yorkshire Dales<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northyorkmoors.org.uk\/\"> North York Moors<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrail.co.uk\/yorkshire-wolds-way\"> Wolds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">York is famous for having a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visityork.org\/whats-on\/festivals\"> festival<\/a> every month of the year, focusing on everything from music to food and fashion. The<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorkbarbican.co.uk\/\"> York Barbican<\/a> arts centre,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk\/\"> Theatre Royal<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatresonline.com\/theatres\/york-theatres\/grand-opera-house-york\"> Grand Opera House York<\/a> also offer an impressive array of musicals, theatre, comedy and music for all the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For fans of the gee gees, The eponymous<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkracecourse.co.uk\/\"> York Racecourse<\/a> is the third largest race course in Britain in terms of meets and prize money and also<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conferenceandeventsyork.co.uk\/whats-on.html\"> plays host<\/a> to an impressive role call of British and International music artists and festivals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety and Crime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">York has been named the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/these-are-the-15-safest-cities-in-britain-a7236726.html\"> 6<sup>th<\/sup> safest city in Britain,<\/a> due in part to the great work of the<a href=\"https:\/\/northyorkshire.police.uk\/\"> North Yorkshire Police<\/a> who help keep the crime rate incredibly low. The police department are very involved in the local community and have provided<a href=\"https:\/\/northyorkshire.police.uk\/staying-safe\/\"> a guide to staying safe in York<\/a> which includes information on road safety, keeping your children safe and your own personal safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official<a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/north-yorkshire\/york-inner\/\"> Police UK site<\/a> offers detailed crime and safety statistics in York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thinking of moving to York?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on property prices in York, as well as a list of estate agents in the area, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/estate-agents-in\/york\/\">The Agent Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to lay your hat in a picturesque yet bustling location, rich in both ancient and modern culture? 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