Best areas for families in York
York districts ranked for family life in 2026 — nursery quality, family score, green space, safety and property prices, all in one view. No other comparison combines them.
#1YO23 · York
14 nurseries · 2 Outstanding · avg home £386,953
55
family score
#2YO10 · York
17 nurseries · 1 Outstanding · avg home £351,194
47
family score
#3YO31 · York
15 nurseries · avg home £356,825
43
family score
#4YO24 · York
15 nurseries · avg home £316,944
30
family score
#5YO1 · York
2 nurseries · avg home £807,764
2
family score
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What is the best area for families in York?
Based on nursery quality, family score, green space, safety and property prices, YO23 (York) ranks highest among York districts we cover, with a family score of 55/100.
How are York areas ranked for families?
Each district's family score combines nursery availability and Ofsted grades, local crime, green space, deprivation and property affordability into a single 0–100 figure, so you can compare parts of York at a glance.