 | York is the city at the heart of North Yorkshire, known for its history and preservation of that history in the architecture of the city. However for those who live in York it has plenty to offer.
In 2002 it's health authority was deemed much better than average; in terms of education the Local Education Authority out-performed the national average for GCSE results, and household insurance premiums for the area were well below the national average.
While York offers residents some of the most sought after characteristics of living in Britain, it also offers plenty of entertainments as well. There are two main theatres for comedy, drama and music, York Theatre Royal and Friargate Theatre. For concerts you can head to the Barbican Centre and for art head to Impressions Gallery that showcases contemporary photography and digital art.
And when you're ready to leave the city, you'll find that York is well connected. You can take the car and visit some of the quaint villages nearby, or venture out into the countryside with the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales less than an hour away.
Postcodes for York begin with the letters YO and as well as York itself the YO postcode includes the fishing port of Whitby on the north east coast, Selby on the banks of the River Ouse, the market town of Malton located close to the River Derwent, the popular holiday resort of Scarborough, the seaside resort of Bridlington, Driffield, a market town in the Yorkshire Wolds, Pickering, home to Pickering Castle, Filey, the beach resort known for its fish & chip restaurants and takeaways, and Thirsk home to one of the country's top racecourses.
Heading further afield you can easily access the UK's motorway network as York is close to the M62 and M1 motorways. Alternatively you could opt for a hassle free train journey as York is directly connected to London, Manchester and Edinburgh, all of which are only around two hours away.
If it's information about York you seek then check out City Visitor, the online directory for York, the YO postcode and beyond. |
