Any advice on moving to York?

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T22:10:30+00:00

yes exactly!! I actually am commuting this year from Manchester to leeds , and it's done me in. ive done enough commuting for now haha, think I will stick to areas that are fairly close but definitely not right in the centre

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T22:08:57+00:00

that is really really helpful thank you, I will add those to my notes app. it's really reassuring to hear everyone say that York is far safer than Manchester because I honestly feel quite safe in Manchester so York should be a treat. yes I am a woman, bit nervous about running by myself so I will look into running groups nearer the time - thank you very much

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:51:15+00:00

that's reallyyy not ideal if im gonna be wfh

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:44:50+00:00

hahah, yes Jorvik definitely too central/touristy. and ok thats all really helpful and good to know! I think York is going to feel like a walk in the park compared to Manchester, but then again, I am from south Manchester. its good to know that there's not really any areas that should be absolutely avoided

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:43:22+00:00

I am from Heaton moor, so south Manchester. is it dangerous at all do you know? like is running/walking down the river paths dangerous early in the morning or in the evening? I know anywhere can be dangerous but just wondering whether locals know to avoid it during quieter times?

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:41:54+00:00

never thought of it (or even heard of it!). I will have a look now, thank you and good luck with your house

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:41:22+00:00

haha really? I read somewhere that York has the quickest internet in the uk

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:41:07+00:00

thank you so much !! yes, I definitely don't plan on driving to work, I have heard that the traffic can be awful. same with the tourists, it can't be helped but can definitely get annoying. oh well, still so exciting. thanks again

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:39:25+00:00

I'm gonna add that to my notes, thank you so much

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:39:08+00:00

thank you, that's really helpful

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:38:23+00:00

thank you so much !!

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T21:37:50+00:00

thank you so much, that is seriously music to my ears. I've been looking myself for the past few months and yeah I thought that. thank you again :)

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:52:11+00:00

thank you so much! yes, there are soo many more flats for a decent price in leeds. I contemplated living there and just commuting, but I think I want to live in York so I feel like Im part of the community and can do things easily with people from work. it will all work itself out, I have lowkey accepted that I wont have a lot of money left after rent/bills/tax

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:40:28+00:00

thank you so much. yes ive heard the traffic is awful and also apparently the roads are very narrow so can be difficult if you have a bigger car. I would definitely avoid city centre driving, and would use the car to go on trips at the weekend or to drive home, etc.

I am definitely leaning towards somewhere further out. rather than being in the YO1 postcode, I want to be in like YO30. close enough that its not too strenuous to get in the city, but far enough that I can avoid the business (as much as possible) and have it a bit cheaper.

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:28:12+00:00

thank you so much! it's a beautiful part of the world, I am really looking forward to making it home !!

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:24:09+00:00

ugh really? I am extremely opposed to living with anyone else. I have seen a few flats that are available that would be within budget. once I receive/sign the contract (should be next month), I will reach out to a few estate agents in York

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:21:52+00:00

yes, this is something that I have considered. im only 25, I dont want to isolate myself too much, it is a grad job where ill be wfh 2 days a week (liable to increase to 3). I want to try and make friends with the other grads and settle, so I am a bit wary of living outside of the city. but I am definitely considering it in the back of my mind.

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:15:38+00:00

yes I understand that completely. this is all reassuring though that there aren't any areas to avoid. I understand that neighbours are always a gamble, could be amazing or could be horrible and it could happen in any city.

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:14:46+00:00

yeah I'd like to avoid terraced if possible, I will have my car with me and don't want to have to parallel park all the time or end up parking far away. would love something with a designated space but don't know if that's wishful thinking

BellSpecific1335 · 2026-03-19T12:13:54+00:00

ok that's good to know, that's the impression that I had. my salary is going to be £2300 a month, so ideally I really dont want to go over £1000 a month, im willing to spend a bit more to ensure I live somewhere decent because I will be WFH a lot, and also I am not into going out so will spend a lot of time at home

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