Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- York Hospital (Wigginton Road) - Public NHS hospital with 24/7 A&E
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Stillingfleet Lodge or The Stables Yoga Centre (Nunmill St) - classes around £12
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- York Sport Village (Lakeside Way) or PureGym York City Centre (Clementhorpe)
- Laundry Services
- The Laundry Room York (Bishopthorpe Rd) - self-service and service washes
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Deliveroo, UberEats, and JustEat
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Yorkshire Pudding Wrap from The York Roast Co. (Low Petergate) - approx. £8.50
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Ippuku Tea House (Japanese) and Goji (Goodramgate) - excellent plant-based menus
- Best Dessert Spots
- Betty's Café Tea Rooms (St. Helen’s Square) - famous Fat Rascals and afternoon tea
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Shambles Market for fresh produce; Aldi (Fulford Rd) for budget groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.co.uk, Argos, and John Lewis
- Grocery Delivery
- Ocado, Tesco, and Sainsbury's
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Micklegate and Fossgate - high density of independent bars and pubs
- Local Brewery
- Brew York (Walmgate) - features a large taproom and beer hall
- Wine Bars
- Cave du Cochon (Walmgate) and Pairings Wine Bar (Castlegate)
- Street Food Stalls
- Shambles Food Court - diverse options from Krep (crepes) to Stam & Maria (Greek)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Ambiente Tapas (Goodramgate) and Khao San Rd (Thai - Walmgate)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- York Minster (Largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe) - £16 entry
- Museums & Art Venues
- York Art Gallery (Exhibition Square) and National Railway Museum (Leeman Rd - Free)
- Historical Sites
- The Shambles (Medieval street) and Clifford's Tower (£9 entry)
- Religious Sites
- York Minster and St. Mary’s Abbey ruins in Museum Gardens
- Annual Events
- Jorvik Viking Festival (February) and York Food and Drink Festival (September)
- Cultural Districts
- The Quarter (around the Little Stonegate area)
- Theater Venues
- York Theatre Royal (St. Leonard’s Place) and Grand Opera House
- Local Markets
- Shambles Market - open daily for crafts and food
- Music Scene
- The Crescent Community Venue (Blossom St) and Fibbers
- Street Art
- York Mural Trail featuring various artworks around Coney St and Marygate
- Cooking Classes
- The Cookery School at The Grand (Station Rise)
- Art Galleries
- Lotte Inch Gallery and According to McGee (Tower St)
- Historic Buildings
- Treasurer's House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Local Heritage
- The White Rose of York - symbol of the House of York
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Museum Gardens (City Center) and Rowntree Park (South Bank)
- National Parks Nearby
- North York Moors National Park (30 mins drive) and Yorkshire Dales (50 mins drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Solar System Way (Cycle path along old railway line) and Ouse River Path
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The walk along the City Walls (Free, 2 miles of views over the city)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Wheldrake Ings and Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Usually limited to private events/organized displays like York Maze Bonfire Night
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Royal Mail (Lendal), DPD Pickup Points, and Amazon Lockers in supermarkets
- Tech Repair Services
- iYork (Gillygate) for phone/laptop repairs
- Table Tennis Spots
- York RI (Queen St) and various outdoor tables in Rowntree Park
- Language Classes
- York College (Sim Balk Lane) offers ESOL and foreign language courses
- Libraries & Study Spots
- York Explore Library (Museum St) - great quiet study spaces and archives
- Community Centers
- Clements Hall (Nunthorpe Rd) - community events and workshops
- Gaming Lounges
- Geek Retreat York (Low Petergate) for TCG and board gaming
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Opera House Casino (Scarborough - 1 hour away); York mostly has small betting shops
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £5,500 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £192,500)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £3,800 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £133,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £5,000 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £250,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £3,500 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £175,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £4,500 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £337,500)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £3,200 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £240,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (Main rate for profits over £250k; 19% small profits rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% (UK generally does not withhold tax on dividends paid to non-residents)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for UK residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% (on income over £125,140)
- VAT
- 20% (Standard rate)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, comprehensive UK CFC rules apply
- Property Tax
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on purchase; Council Tax annually (based on property value band)
- Property Transaction Tax
- SDLT: 0% up to £250k, 5% on £250k-£925k (Standard rates)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific digital nomad visa; most nomads use Standard Visitor Visa (max 6 months, limited work allowed)
Essentials
- City
- York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
- Population
- Approximately 211,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 75-100 Mbps; Virgin Media and BT Fiber widely available
- Currency & Banking
- British Pound (GBP). 1 GBP ≈ 1.27 USD. Major banks: Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds
- Tap Water
- Safe and high quality (Drinkable)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G UK sockets
- SIM Card
- EE, O2, Vodafone, Three. Available at WHSmith or dedicated stores on Coney St
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut, Monzo, and Starling are most popular for easy digital setup
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Rightmove, and Spareroom (for flatshares)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, nearly 100% cashless friendly; cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and Booking.com (approx. £1,200 - £2,200/month for central apartments)
- Budget Accommodation
- Safestay York (Micklegate), YHA York (Water End) - approx. £25-45/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Within the City Walls (Inside the Bar Walls) for proximity to the Minster and Shambles
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bishophill (quiet, central) or South Bank/Clementhorpe (vibrant community, near Rowntree Park)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- York Hub (Popeshead Court) - Day pass £20, Monthly £150. Fast Wi-Fi and central
- Best Cafe for Work
- Brew & Brownie (Museum St) or Fossgate Social (Fossgate) - great coffee and laptop friendly until 4 PM
- Networking Events
- York Professionals events and York Science Park networking breakfasts
- Social Events for Expats
- York International Expat Meetup Group (via Meetup.com) and York Board Games Guild
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber is active; local firm York Cars (01904 765765) has a reliable app
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Tier e-scooters and e-bikes available throughout the city via Tier app
- Best Beach Nearby
- Scarborough or Whitby - both approx. 1 hour by train or bus
- Top Regional Airline
- Loganair and Jet2 (operating out of Leeds Bradford Airport - 50 mins away)
- Top International Airline
- British Airways and Emirates (via Manchester Airport - 1.5 hours by direct train)
- Highway Access
- Direct access to the A64 (connecting to A1(M) and M62)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- York Railway Station (Station Road) - major hub for LNER connecting London and Edinburgh
- Public Transport Passes
- First York 'All York' day ticket (£4.80) or monthly passes via the First Bus app
- Regional Travel
- Coastliner Bus 840 to Whitby (Voted most scenic bus route) or LNER trains to Leeds (20 mins)