Local removals
House moves in Bootham, York
Bootham runs north from the city walls towards Clifton. Our Fenwick Street team plans terrace stops, apartment stairs and the short cross-city run from South Bank.
Pro Removals York14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR
DistanceAbout 1.5 miles from 14 Fenwick Street
Directions from Bootham to our York base
Bootham links the city walls to Clifton, with terraces, larger houses and flats along a busy corridor. Bootham Bar, Gillygate and the hospital approach all affect where a van can pause. Our Fenwick Street base is about a mile and a half south across the river, so we plan the walls, one-way streets and ResPark bays before we roll.
Tell us the exact entrance, not only the postcode. Some doors face the main road with no safe long stop. Others sit on quieter side streets with a longer carry. Insurance is provided. Ask what is covered when you book. Student rooms and one-beds often suit man and van. A full house needs packing and stair notes early.
Postcodes here mix YO30 and YO31. Clarence Gardens by the hospital are a local landmark. York Explore covers library wifi in the centre, while Clifton Explore helps if you are further towards Water End. School admissions go through City of York Council for the new address.
Match days at Monks Cross and race days on the Knavesmire can thicken traffic across the north of the city. If your keys fall on a busy weekend, say so when you request a quote so we can suggest a quieter start. Photos of the kerb and the doorway still save time on the day.
Useful contacts on this page cover City of York Council, parking permits, North Yorkshire Police, York Hospital and local libraries or parks. Use those official links for bins, school places and tip bookings. For the move itself, call 01904599132 and we will talk through the load, the van size and the best time to start from Fenwick Street.
When you request a quote, include both postcodes, the property type, and any access notes such as stairs, lifts, narrow lanes or ResPark bays. We work from 14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR, and we are open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours. A clear brief on the day you call helps us send the right van and crew without guessing on the kerb.
See flat removals and house removals. We also cover York City Centre, Clifton and Heworth. Call 01904599132 for a free quote from 14 Fenwick Street.
Useful contacts in Bootham
Handy numbers and links for when you move in. Opening times and services change, so check with each one before you visit.
- Council
City of York Council
City of York Council is the unitary council for bins, council tax and most local services. Customer Services is 01904 551550, weekdays 8.30am to 5pm (from 9.30am on Thursdays).
West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
- Parking
City of York Council parking permits
ResPark and household parking permits are managed by City of York Council. Parking Services is 01904 551309. Check whether your street is in a residents priority zone before moving day.
West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
- County
North Yorkshire
York sits in the historic county of North Yorkshire. Day to day bins, council tax and parking for these streets sit with City of York Council, which is a unitary authority.
- Police
North Yorkshire Police
Call 101 for a non-emergency and 999 if someone is in danger. Use the force site to report online or find a contact point after you move.
- Football
York City Football Club, LNER Community Stadium
York City play at the LNER Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, YO32 9AF. Club office phone is 01904 624447. Match days can slow the A1237 and Monks Cross approaches.
LNER Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, York YO32 9AF
- Cricket
York Cricket Club, Clifton Park
York Cricket Club plays at Clifton Park, Shipton Road, YO30 5RE. The York Sports Club bar and venue line is 01904 623602. Saturday cricket can add parked cars on Shipton Road.
Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York YO30 5RE
- Park
Clarence Gardens
Clarence Gardens on Wigginton Road, YO31 8NS, sit beside York Hospital and are a useful landmark for the Bootham and Gillygate side of the city.
Wigginton Road, York YO31 8NS
- Library
York Explore Library and Archive
York Explore on Library Square, YO1 7DS, is the nearest large city library for Bootham. Telephone 01904 949670. Clifton Explore is the other handy option further north.
Library Square, York YO1 7DS
- Transport
York railway station
York station is on Station Road, YO24 1AB, and is the main rail hub for the city. Taxi ranks and short-stay drop-offs sit by the front. Long-stay parking fills early on busy travel days.
Station Road, York YO24 1AB
- School
City of York Council school admissions
Apply for school places through City of York Council. Check the catchment map for the new address. Education Support Services is 01904 551554.
West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
- Health
York Hospital
York Hospital A and E is on Wigginton Road, YO31 8HE. The trust lists 01904 631313 for general enquiries. Register with a GP after you move. Use NHS 111 for urgent advice that is not an emergency.
Wigginton Road, York YO31 8HE
- Recycling
Hazel Court Household Waste Recycling Centre
Hazel Court HWRC is at Eco Depot, Hazel Court, YO10 3DS. Book a visit before you go. Closed Wednesdays. Larger vans and trailers need a permit arranged through North Yorkshire Council Waste York on 01609 532491.
Eco Depot, Hazel Court, York YO10 3DS
- Post office
Post Office branch finder
Search your new postcode in the branch finder before you set up a Royal Mail redirect. Do not assume a convenience shop counter is still a Post Office.
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Bootham: common questions
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours, from 00:00 to 23:59. Call 01904599132 any time for a free quote.
Is Bootham inside the ResPark zones?
Many streets near Bootham Bar and the hospital approach sit in residents priority parking. Check City of York Council maps for your exact postcode, and tell us if you need a temporary suspension.
Do you move flats along Bootham?
Yes. We need the floor, lift details and where the van can stop. A carry from a side street is common. Call 01904599132 with photos of the entrance.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to York removals.
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