Our latest Feature Location is the civil parish and town of Haxby that lies to the north of York city centre. Situated on the banks of the River Foss – Haxby is largely seen as a quiet and desirable area to live.
Moving to Haxby
As with many areas around York and the Vale of York, Haxby’s routes can be traced back to the Vikings. The town’s name derives from the a settlement on the same site that the romans named as “Haxebi”. The area is ideal for commuters who work within York City Centre who still want to sample the rural feel that the Vale of York provides. The development of the town’s architecture is a sign of how Haxby has had to grow with its demand.
Haxby Local Information
The postcodes in the Haxby area are: YO32
Dialing Code: 01904
Parliamentary Constituency: York Outer
Local Education if Moving to Haxby
Ralph Butterfield Primary School (0.27miles)
Headlands Primary School (0.76miles)
Wigginton Primary School (1.00miles)
Joseph Rowntree School (1.32miles)
Huntington Primary Academy (1.51miles)
Robert Wilkinson Primary School (1.65miles)
New Earswhich Primary School (1.73miles)
Huntington School (1.82miles)
Yearsley Grove Primary School (2.51miles)
Lakeside Primary School (2.73miles)
Transport Links near Haxby
Bus – There are three bus routes that run through Haxby that link the town with the surrounding area, York city centre and Monks Cross
Rail – Haxby is without its own railway station. There was plans for the construction of a Haxby Railway Station for opening in 2013 but plans were put on hold due to lack of public money.
Air – Haxby is well located with Leeds Bradford, Doncaster Sheffield and Humberside Airports within good driving distance. Rail links from nearby York city centre opens options in the North East and North West.
Leisure & Attractions if Moving to Haxby
Haxby has seen a lot of investment put into its leisure facilities with playing fields and indoor sports facilities easily accessible to the general public. There are also a large number of walks in the area that take in the superb scenery that surrounds the town.
The Haxby Carnival is also held annually in July on the Ethel Ward Playing Field.
Removals if Moving to Haxby
McCarthy’s Removals & Storage have been serving the York area for removals for decades. We pride ourselves on our expertise and commitment to each removal from our move coordinators to the removal crew on the day of the move, and this expertise extends to Haxby. We also provide a number of additional services for personal and business use around North Yorkshire on a daily basis.
