Area Guide – York (YO)

Living in York (YO)

Crime levels in York (YO) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in York (YO)

Is York (YO) a good place to live?

York (YO) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in York (YO)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 14 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in York (YO)?

Air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (69 vs 71 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 14 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Wilfrid's, York, Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Scarcroft Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Fishergate Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Queen Anne School	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Park Grove Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Park Grove Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St George's Roman Catholic Primary School, York	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
All Saints RC School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
All Saints Catholic School York	Secondary	Outstanding	0.8 mi
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Millthorpe School	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Saint Lawrence's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Shipton Street Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Tang Hall County Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Tang Hall Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Tang Hall Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Tang Hall Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Haxby Road Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Haxby Road Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
Clifton Green Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Paul's Nursery School	Nursery	Good	1.0 mi
Heworth Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Heworth Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Knavesmire Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.1 mi
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via York Rail Station

Station	Distance
York Rail Station	0.5 mi

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 45 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
YORK CITY CENTRE PCN - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
JORVIK GILLYGATE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
COBWEB AT VALE OF YORK	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MINSTER HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
CAMPUS MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
MONKGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
YORK DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - CLEMENTHORPE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
SOUTH YORK HEART FAILURE NURSES	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
SOUTH YORK RESPIRATORY NURSES	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - HEWORTH GREEN SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
THE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
YORK ADULT COMMUNITY NURSING	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DALTON TERRACE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
UNITY HEALTH - WENLOCK TERRACE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
EAST PARADE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CLIFTON MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SOUTH BANK MC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THE TUKE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - PARK VIEW SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
IMPHAL MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
FOSS PARK HOSPITAL - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - RAWCLIFFE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - TANG HALL LANE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
UNITY HEALTH	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - LAVENDER GROVE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CITYWIDE HEALTH-WATER END PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
PALLIATIVE CARE-YORK	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - FULFORD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
YORK MEDICAL GROUP PCN - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
YORK MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP - VICTORIA WAY SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
YORK GP (NIMBUSCARE) OOH	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
GP WHITBY EXTENDED ACCESS (NIMBUSCARE)	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
STAYCITY YORK (NIMBUSCARE)	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
YORK GP EXTENDED ACCESS (NIMBUSCARE)	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
SCARBOROUGH GP (NIMBUSCARE) OOH	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
FRONT STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
UNITY HEALTH	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
CLIFTON PARK HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
BLUEBELL WARD - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
RIVERFIELDS - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
WESTERDALE UNIT - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
NOW TOWER COURT SURGERY (YORK MEDICAL GROUP)	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CITYWIDE HEALTH-TOWER COURT PHARMACY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
YORK HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.7 mi