YO1 6BE postcode in York, England
YO1 6BE is a postcode in York, in the Micklegate ward. It is in the York Central parliamentary constituency and the North Yorkshire police force area, and has been in use since May 2011.
Where YO1 6BE is, and what is near it
- YO1 6BE
- Other postcodes in YO1 6: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 27 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.9596, longitude -1.0873)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after YO1 6BE?
- YorkCouncil, for all local services York: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around YO1 6BE Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- North YorkshirePolice force area
- York CentralParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Rachael Maskell
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at YO1 6BE?
None of the homes and businesses at YO1 6BE can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at YO1 6BE?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for YO1 6BE.
Check the bin days for YO1 6BE on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is YO1 6BE at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 2 homes and businesses at YO1 6BE. 2 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across York
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for YO1 6BE: 1,895 properties in York are at high risk (1.7% of all its properties). All the figures for York
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of YO1 6BE is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 19:44 on 22 October 2026.
- River Ouse at York - North StreetFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Ouse at York - North Street
- Upper River OuseFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Upper River Ouse
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 19:44 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near YO1 6BE?
Homes in YO1 6 sold for a typical £324,625 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 26 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £411,250 12 sales
- Flat or maisonette £225,250 12 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole YO1 district: a typical £295,250 from 70 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in YO1 6BE
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in YO1 6BE from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at YO1 6BE
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at YO1 6BE. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near YO1 6BE?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 920 homes in the neighbourhood around YO1 6BE. The largest share of them, 28%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (32%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in York for 2026‑27: £2,287. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,525 (band A) to £3,812 (band G); band D, the most common, is £2,287.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 160 (17%) | £1,525 |
| Band B | about 110 (12%) | £1,779 |
| Band C | about 220 (24%) | £2,033 |
| Band D | about 260 (28%) | £2,287 |
| Band E | about 80 (9%) | £2,795 |
| Band F | about 60 (7%) | £3,304 |
| Band G | about 30 (3%) | £3,812 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,574 |
When the homes were built
- 16% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 1% 1965 to 1982
- 28% 1983 to 1999
- 32% 2000 to 2009
- 8% 2010 to 2019
- 14% 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for York before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of YO1 6BE is in (ONS area E01033068), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near YO1 6BE?
The nearest open schools to YO1 6BE, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to YO1 6BE?
The nearest railway station to the centre of YO1 6BE is York Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- York Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Poppleton Rail Station Railway station 4.4 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
27 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Rougier Street, 87 m away.
More stations near YO1 6BE, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near YO1 6BE?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of YO1 6BE, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Jorvik Gillygate Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2026 · Phone 01904 405487 600 mWalk
- Dalton Terrace Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01904 658542 1.0 kmWalk
- York Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01904 439100 2.1 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near YO1 6BE?
The nearest charging points to the centre of YO1 6BE, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 200 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 450 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 450 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near YO1 6BE?
The nearest to the centre of YO1 6BE, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- James Pegg Dentistry Phone 01904 622487 100 mWalk
- Crystal Clear Dental Spa Phone 01904 642595 250 mWalk
- Stonegate Dental Studio Phone 01904 653107 350 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to YO1 6BE?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The York Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01904 631313 1.1 kmWalk
- Nuffield Health York Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2025 · Phone 01904 715000 2.0 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near YO1 6BE?
The nearest care homes to the centre of YO1 6BE, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- The Dexters Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01904 644675 950 mWalk
- Lifestyles Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01904 645650 1.1 kmWalk
- Pendale Lodge Phone 01904 731624 1.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near YO1 6BE?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of YO1 6BE, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots, 43 Coney Street Mon to Sat 8:30am to 6pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 01904 653657 350 mWalk
- Medwin Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01904 642557 550 mWalk
- Monkbar Pharmacy Mon 9:30am to 2:30pm, 3pm to 9pm; Tue to Fri 9:15am to 2:30pm, 3pm to 9pm; Sat 3pm to 9pm; Sun 8:30am to 2:30pm, 3pm to 7pm · Phone 01904 626181 650 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near YO1 6BE?
The nearest vets to the centre of YO1 6BE on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Minster Veterinary 1.4 kmCycle
- Minster Vets 1.5 kmCycle
- Tower Vets Phone +44 1904 653961 1.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is YO1 6BE in a conservation area?
The centre of YO1 6BE is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near YO1 6BE?
Police.uk records 990 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of YO1 6BE in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 37, other theft 30, bicycle theft 25, robbery 13, drugs 12, other crime 9, possession of weapons 8, theft from the person 4.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for YO1 6BE
- Ward
- Micklegate
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- York
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- May 2011
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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