Local removals
Flat and apartment moves in York city centre
City centre flats turn on loading bays, pedestrian streets and upper floors. Our Fenwick Street base is a short hop across the river, so we plan the stop before the van rolls.
Pro Removals York14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR
DistanceAbout 1 mile from 14 Fenwick Street
Directions from York City Centre to our York base
City centre moves are rarely about distance. They are about where the van can stop. Streets inside the walls, the lanes off The Shambles, and blocks by the Ouse often have no drive. Newer riverside apartments may have a bay or a service yard, and the lift may be too small for a sofa. Our local team needs the floor, the lift size and the door you actually use.
Pedestrian zones and daytime restrictions change what is legal. A stop that works at 7am may not work at noon. Market days, race meetings on the Knavesmire and football at Monks Cross can fill the approaches. If the only legal stop is a side street, the carry is part of the job and part of the quote. Parking suspensions and ResPark rules go through City of York Council before the day, not once the van is outside.
We work from 14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR, on the South Bank side of the river. That keeps the run into YO1 short, which still leaves the walls, the one-way system and the stairs to plan. Insurance is provided. Ask what is covered when you book. A studio or a student room often fits a smaller van. An office above a shop needs the inventory and any rule about evening access.
Tell us if there are stairs only, a shared hallway, or a concierge who will only open a loading gate for a set window. Photos of the street and the entrance help more than a postcode alone. We would rather send the right vehicle and plan a second trip than block a narrow lane. When keys are released late in the day, say so early so we can still work within the loading rules that apply after dark in the centre.
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 for stairs and lifts, or man and van for a smaller load. We also cover Bootham and South Bank. For a wider home move see house removals. Call 01904599132 for a free quote.
Useful contacts in York City Centre
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
Museum Gardens
Yorkshire Museum Gardens sit by the city centre riverside. They are a useful landmark when describing an entrance off Museum Street, but they are not a loading bay for the van.
Museum Street, York YO1 7FR
- Library
York Explore Library and Archive
York Explore is on Library Square, YO1 7DS. Telephone 01904 949670. Free PCs and wifi help while broadband is set up. There is no visitor car park at the library.
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 York City Centre: 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.
Can you load inside the city walls?
Often only for a short stop, and sometimes not at the door. Tell us the exact entrance, any loading bay, and whether the street is pedestrianised. A carry from a side street needs to be in the quote.
Do ResPark zones affect a centre move?
Yes. Many YO1 streets sit in residents priority parking. Check City of York Council ResPark rules, and say if you need a temporary suspension. Call 01904599132 so we can plan the stop.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to York removals.
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