| Council | York |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a UK city 14% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
The average house price in York is £301,247, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows York house price trends over the last 30 years.
£301,247
£439,113
£193,405
£316,033
£294,105
Is York a nice place to live?
York is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in North Yorkshire. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out.
How safe is York?
York has a low crime rate for a UK city, with around 65 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 14% below the national average, and 6% below the North Yorkshire average.
What are the best schools in York?
York has 51 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Acomb Primary School, Knavesmire Primary School, All Saints Catholic School York. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Lakeside Primary Academy and Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of York?
The majority of residents in York identify as White (British) (85%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.