A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in York

Welcome to New Homes York, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in York.

Situated on the River Ouse, the city has much to offer in the way of new homes in York. One of the most historic cities in the UK, York is proud of its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage, elements of which, are still clearly visible today. 

York Property ranges in architectural style from Roman to contemporary. Styles from the last two millennia sit side by side. In reflection of the high number of listed properties, the city core was designated a preservation area in 1968.

The most well known York Property, York Minster is the largest Gothic Cathedral in northern Europe, and welcomes thousands of visitors every month.

The modern York is home to a wealth of retail and shopping venues. A large segment of York Property in the riverside area has been regenerated. A previously disused newspaper headquarters was at the forefront of the revamp, and is now home to various boutiques, eateries and cafes. Much effort has been made to ensure that newly restored buildings sit at ease with the surrounding Medieval buildings. 

York also offers a range of sporting facilities such as the renowned York Racecourse, as well as numerous community sports clubs and societies.

Meanwhile, the University of York, is recognised for its educational excellence and its specialist departments are regularly ranked in the UK top ten, as well as being one of the UK’s leading research centres. With a student population of 50,000, there is no shortage of York Property suitable for students.    

As one of the main transport hubs of the North, new homes in York is served by great road and rail transport links to the north and south. Furthermore Leeds and Bradford International Airport located close by, offering daily international flights. 

Surrounded to the north by the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors, new homes in York offers the attractive combination of city living with instant access to stunning rural scenery.

On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in York, it’s history, education facilities, associations and organisations in order to ensure that your search for new homes in York is both well informed and fruitful.

Areas of and around York

Dringhouses

Easingwold

Elvington

Escrick

Fulford

Huntington

Market

Newbald

Riccall

Sheriff Hutton

Skelton

Wheldrake

Whixley

Wilberfoss

Close to York

Malton – 18 miles

Harrogate – 21 miles

Market Weighton 19 miles

Selby – 14 miles

Leeds – 24 miles

Bridlington – 40 miles

Famous people associated with York

Dame Judi Dench – Famous actor

Guy Fawkes – Orchestrated the Gun Powder Plot of 1605

John Barry – Famous cinema composer – Winner of Oscars for his James Bond soundtracks

Kate Atkinson – Author, Whitbread Book of the Year prize in 1995

Matthew Poole - Was an English Nonconformist Theologian

Richard III – British monarch, the last king from The House of York.

Dick Turpin – Infamous highway robber, executed in York.