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What's it like to live in York?

An overview of York around YO1 7HHschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

YorkBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

45/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How York scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

36/ 100

Moderate

Schools

77/ 100

Excellent

Environment

50/ 100

Moderate

Health

17/ 100

Lower

What's around York

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding1
  • Rated Good14
  • Closest: York St John University · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Jorvik Gillygate Practice
  • Dentists3nearest Dental Surgery
  • Pharmacies3nearest Monkbar Pharmacy
  • Hospitals3nearest York Hospitals NHS Trust Hq

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Glen Road · 920 m
  • Train stations1nearest Ulleskelf · 9.2 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Hebden Tea · 10 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest York Minster · 40 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Bora Bora · 90 m
  • Parks & green spaces5nearest College Green · 100 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest TSB York, Parliament Street · 240 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for York in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Moderate
Ward
Guildhall
Council
York
MP
Rachael Maskell
Conservation area
Central Historic Core Conservation Area
Listed buildings within 500 m
620

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around YO1 7HH. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.