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Where to live in York?

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Dottoressa · 21/09/2008 20:06

We are sort of toying with the idea of moving to York. We know the centre of York reasonably well, but don't know anything much about its outskirts - so does anyone have any advice as to which are the nice residential areas?

We would be looking to spend around £500K, possibly a bit more (up to an absolute maximum of £600K). School catchment isn't an issue, but we would like a decent garden, and we would really like there to be other families nearby as playmates for DS (6) and DD (4). Any tips for areas to avoid would be gratefully received, too!!

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Dottoressa · 22/09/2008 20:59

Fulford or Heslington, anyone?

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silverfrog · 24/09/2008 08:12

I haven't lived in york for ages now, but when i was there, fulford was full of students (good or bad, depending on your outlook).

Heslington also, as just across the way from the uni...

But it could all have changed, and you might be after that anyway...

Nbg · 24/09/2008 08:21

Fulford is nice and does have good schools, near to the river if you dont stray too far and also walking distance to the city centre.

Heslington village is very sweet but during the day and night, its full of students as there are a couple of pubs there, local shop and bank.

Stockton lane is lovely and you will get a v nice property with your budget there.
My parents live there and love it.
In fact they live opposite the primary school, Hempland, which is very good. I went there
But honestly it is a good school.
Senior schools, the children round there either go to Burnholme which isnt very good (again I went there) or there is Huntington school and I believe that they are alot better.
Theres very good bus links there and its doable to walk into town from there too.
You also have a park and theres Heworth just around the corner which is handy for local shop, pub and a deli.

There is also Monks Cross retail park, so you have all the major shops there plus, Sainsburys, Asda, TK Maxx, Swimming pool and gym.

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Dottoressa · 24/09/2008 15:10

Thank you, silverfrog and Nbg!

We were at Monks Cross on Saturday, strangely enough. We took the DCs to Waterworld, which they loved!

Where we live at the moment is among students, and I'm not sure that we'd want to repeat this anywhere else - but that said, studenty areas also have their own advantages, so I wouldn't rule it out.

If we did move to York, the DCs would be going to the Minster School, so we'd need to be able to get into the centre relatively easily (and preferably without a car!!)

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hoxtonchick · 24/09/2008 20:38

i was brought up in the groves, which is very central. you can get a decent sized house there within your budget (i think). somewhere like st john's st, just outside the wall, you could walk to school in 10 minutes. my parents have now moved to clifton which is also nice, central, great park (the homestead). also easily walkable to the centre. i went to bootham school & highly recommend it!

LittlePushka · 24/09/2008 20:51

Consider Bishopthorpe...has all the usual shops/schools pharmacy etc and a very good bus service, good cycle path into York but also feels separate enough to avoid the tourists. Its also quick access to the A64 if you need to get to Leeds

jooseyfruit · 24/09/2008 20:57

Southbank. near open spaces (racecourse) really good schools. Bishopthorpe road has v.nice houses with gardens. is fab.
Fulford and Heslington quite studenty.

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Dottoressa · 24/09/2008 22:52

Thank you all, Yorkfolk! Friends of ours used to live in Bishopthorpe, and loved it. I'd have to check out exactly how studenty Fulford and Heslington are. Although the slightly bohemian air of studentville does suit us as a rather unconventional family, there are many aspects of living among students that we definitely wouldn't want to replicate elsewhere (noise, vomity pavements, broken bottles and so on)...

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Chandra · 24/09/2008 23:18

I live in the Groves, and what I like is that I have been fourtunate enough to end up with an amazingly lovely neighbour community (Hi Hoxtonchick!).

However, since St Johns college was taken over by LEeds university the area has become a bit more studenty and therefore more noisy. I don't mind it as I like the multicultural feeling it has gave to it, but I understand that in some other areas in the Groves they may not find it that easy.

This area is full of victorian and Edwardian houses, therefore there are very few that have big sized gardens but having the opportunity of walking to all the city atractions in less than 10 minutes (minster school inclusive) is something that I wouldn't change for a big garden (actually we had the big garden when we lived in Naburn (a tiny but lovely and very popular village two miles from York), which we exchanged to live here because we wanted to be near to the activity!).

Other areas that I would consider is Fulford particularly where the distance to the city centre is small enough as to walk to it. I also like Bishopthorpe because is near to Rowntree Park, the city centre and the train station.

I have lived in Heslington, the only thing that I can say is that is a very picturesque village and if you are "related" in any way to the University, that could be the place to be. However if you are not, I don't think there are much advantages to live there (is so small is severely overpriced)

Chandra · 24/09/2008 23:19

Sorry, I meant to say Bishopthorpe Road rahter than Bishopthorpe (which is also lovely but not in walking distance to the city centre)

trumpetgirl · 24/09/2008 23:51

I am studenting and live in Heslington. It's nice... except for the students! There are 2 pubs on Heslington Main Street which a lot of students go to, so that's not a great place to be.
Fulford is less studenty but you don't want to be right beside the river in case of flooding.
Avoid Tang Hall and Acomb like the plague (some houses say they're in Osbaldwick, when really they're in Tang Hall - so watch out for that!)
I lived round Holgate way a while ago, which was ok, but there were no kids near us and no decent parks. Had to go to Rowntree Park.
Most of York is pretty good though, from what I've heard, and I really enjoy living here, apart from the fact that I can't get to a supermarket using less than 2 buses (I really need to learn to drive!)

bottersnike · 25/09/2008 12:58

There are some lovely Victorian / Edwardian parts of Clifton ( but pick carefully! ), and Holgate is really nice too.
The area around the Mount ( south side ) is leafy and beautiful, and close the centre.
We live in a village north of York, and love the city!

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Dottoressa · 25/09/2008 19:32

Thank you, everyone!

It's really interesting to hear that there are some less-nice bits of York. I think we really do want to be near to families, even if it means we're less likely to get our dream house. We currently live in our dream house - 1830s stone villa with decent enclosed garden - but the disadvantages are a) it's studenty and b) there aren't many local families. Overall, I think I'd rather have a nice family-friendly area and a less perfect house!

The flooding tip is a good one, too...

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Nbg · 26/09/2008 16:14

If your dc would be going to the Minster school then maybe Bootham would be another option, just off the main Bootham street.

There are a few lovely streets all lined with big edwardian/georgian/victorian (whatever they are ) houses.
Although, as its already been mentioned, the furthur down the streets you go, the more chance you have of being flooded as they all lead to the Ouse.

Plus you have everything on your doorstep, Art Gallery, Theatre, the city centre, the Minster and Mcdonalds

bellavita · 26/09/2008 16:17

Helloooooooo, I live on the outskirts of York in a village called Wilberfoss (on the A1079) - it is really lovely.

My DS1 gets the school bus to Woldgate College in Pocklington from the village (he is Yr7) and I have DS2 who goes to the village primary (cofe).

My DH commutes to Leeds daily and only takes him about 45 mins.

bellavita · 26/09/2008 16:18

Nbg · 26/09/2008 16:21

Oooh I know Wilberfoss!
My Auntie once dated a guy that lived there for years and we spent sometime there as kids.

Nice little village.

Quattrocento · 26/09/2008 16:30

Oh someone help me out here but there is a really lovely little village with a duckpond on the outskirts of York - where is it now?

bellavita · 26/09/2008 16:31

Elvington?

Kathyis6incheshigh · 26/09/2008 16:35

Bellavita - we're in the next village along (Barmby Moor). Have you tried the bacon from the free range pig man in your village (Burtons)?

What do you think of Woldgate??? I hear very mixed reports but the consensus seems to be that it used to be bad and is now much better. (Not that it will be an issue for us for a few years as our dcs are 1 and 3...)

jooseyfruit · 26/09/2008 16:40

Helloooo fellow Yorkies!!!!

Nbg · 26/09/2008 16:42

Bit furthur out Quatro, but is it MarkeT Weighton?

Kathyis6incheshigh · 26/09/2008 16:44

Market Weighton is too big to be a village! Though it does have a duck pond.

Dunnington?

bellavita · 26/09/2008 16:47

Kathy - yes we have tasted the delights of Burtons. (In fact I know Grant Burton - he comes into the pub where I work)

Woldgate gets the thumbs up from us.

Nbg · 26/09/2008 16:49

I suppose it is quite a big place.

Does Wheldrake have a duck pond?
My ex used to live there but I can't remember it very well.

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