The next area in the Feature Locations series is the village of Heslington that is located to the south of the city. The area has become a lot more vibrant due to the growing commuter nature as well as the expansion of the University of York.
Moving to Heslington
In modern times, Heslington has become a hive of activity due to the location of the University of York and its expanded second campus known as Heslington East that opened in 2009. There was an initial fear that Heslington would become swamped because of this but this hasn’t proved to the case with the centre instead providing adequate facilities for the extra student population. These facilities include pubs, banks, a post office amongst others.
Heslington Local Information
The postcodes in the Heslington area are: YO10
Dialling Code: 01904
Parliamentary Constituency: York Outer
Local Education if Moving to Heslington
Lord Deramore’s Primary School (0.19miles)
Badger Hill Primary School (0.34miles)
Archbishop Holgate’s School (0.43miles)
Osbaldwick Primary School (0.75miles)
Saint Lawrence’s CofE Primary School (0.8miles)
St Aelred’s Roman Catholic Primary School (1.01miles)
Fulford School (1.1miles)
St George’s Roman Catholic Primary School (1.12miles)
St Oswald’s CofE Primary School (1.16miles)
Fishergate Primary School (1.18miles)
Transport Links near Heslington
Bus – The proximity of the University of York means that there are frequent buses that link Heslington to York City Centre. There is also a bus route that extends into East Yorkshire and Bridlington.
Rail – The closest railway station is York’s central railway station. There is a direct bus from Heslington to York Station.
Air – Heslington’s close links to York City Centre mean that airports in Newcastle, Manchester and Liverpool are easily accessible by train. Leeds Bradford Airport is the closest geographically.
Leisure & Attractions if Moving to Heslington
Despite the modern facilities of the new University of York, Heslington East campus; there is historic architecture to admire. Heslington Hall is a listed manor house that is located on campus. The Hall dates back to the sixteenth century and is the location of the tombs of many local landowners.
Nearby Fulford also has its very own golf course that is widely popular.
Removals if Moving to Heslington
Heslington has been an area that McCarthy’s have been helping to serve for decades. Whether its removals or storage, McCarthy’s have been proud to provide their services to this area of North Yorkshire. The large student population in Heslington also enjoy the McCarthy’s services with removals, international removals and student storage options.