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Removals in Bishopthorpe

Bishopthorpe is a village south of York toward the A64. We cover house, flat and furniture moves from 14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR, with insurance provided on booked jobs.

  • Pro Removals York14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR

  • DistanceAbout 3 miles south of our Fenwick Street base.

Directions from Bishopthorpe to our York base

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Bishopthorpe is a village community with Main Street shops, older cottages and semis, and later estates toward the A64. Many homes have drives or side access. Around the palace park fringe and the busier village centre, parked cars and narrow stretches mean we agree a stop before the van arrives rather than blocking the through route. Pedestrian crossings and school pick-up times also change how long a vehicle can wait without holding the flow.

From Fenwick Street the usual approach is south along Bishopthorpe Road, a short and familiar run for YO23 village addresses. That keeps travel time predictable once we know whether you are near the church end, the school side or the estates toward Acaster Malbis Road. If the second property is back toward South Bank or out toward Copmanthorpe, tell us both ends so the day order is realistic. Insurance is provided on booked jobs.

Housing mix includes bungalows, family semis, terraces and some larger detached homes. Garden steps, gravel drives and tight porches are common access details we need in advance. If a piano or a large wardrobe is involved, say the floor and the turn on the stair. Conservatory furniture, shed tools and loft boxes add volume that is easy to miss until the crew arrives, so list them early. Long-distance onward moves still start with a clear local load so the first stage from Bishopthorpe is efficient.

Parking follows City of York Council rules. Check any residents’ schemes or temporary suspension needs on the official parking pages, especially for Main Street and nearby controlled stretches. Share confirmed arrangements with us before move morning. If neighbours park along both sides of a cul-de-sac, a smaller first van or a staggered load may be the practical choice; we will say so once we see the address notes.

Use house removals in York for a full brief, then the moving cost calculator and get a quote. Nearby areas: Fulford, Copmanthorpe and South Bank.

Packing help, furniture-only drops and flat moves within the village are all part of the local workload. A same-day clear for key hand-back needs an inventory and a hard finish time written into the booking. We do not operate a Bishopthorpe depot; crews leave from Fenwick Street with your access notes, postcodes and any parking limits written into the day plan.

Useful contacts in Bishopthorpe

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 covers Bishopthorpe for bins, council tax and local services. Customer Services 01904 551550.

    West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA

  • Library

    Bishopthorpe Library

    Explore York lists Bishopthorpe Library on Main Street, YO23 2RB. Library phone 01904 949674.

    Main Street, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2RB

  • Police

    North Yorkshire Police

    North Yorkshire Police covers Bishopthorpe. Use 101 for non-emergencies and 999 for emergencies.

  • Health

    York Hospital

    York Hospital switchboard is 01904 631313.

    Wigginton Road, York YO31 8HE

  • GP

    Find a GP (NHS)

    Use NHS Find a GP with your Bishopthorpe postcode to register after a move.

  • Pharmacy

    Find a pharmacy (NHS)

    NHS Find a pharmacy shows open chemists near Main Street and the YO23 Bishopthorpe area.

  • Parking

    City of York Council parking and permits

    Parking and permit information for York residents is on the City of York Council parking pages. Parking phone 01904 551309.

  • Fire

    North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

    Fire switchboard 01609 780150. Call 999 in an emergency.

  • Recycling

    Hazel Court Household Waste Recycling Centre

    Hazel Court HWRC is the main tip for Bishopthorpe households. Book a vehicle appointment before you travel.

    Eco Depot, Hazel Court, York YO10 3DS

Details checked October 2026.

Moving in Bishopthorpe: common questions

What are your opening hours for Bishopthorpe?

Monday to Sunday, 24 hours. Call 01904599132 or send the quote form when both addresses are ready.

Is Pro Removals based in the village?

No. We work from 14 Fenwick Street, YO23 1JR. Bishopthorpe is a regular short run from that base.

Can you handle a piano move in Bishopthorpe?

Yes when access allows. Tell us the floor, stair width and whether there are garden steps so we can plan the crew.

Nearby areas we cover

Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to York removals.

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