Local removals
Removals in Heworth
Heworth sits north-east of York city centre. We handle house, flat and man and van moves from 14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR, with insurance provided on booked jobs.
Pro Removals York14 Fenwick Street, York YO23 1JR
DistanceAbout 2 miles north-east of our Fenwick Street base.
Directions from Heworth to our York base
Heworth is a dense north-eastern suburb of terraces, semis and later estates stretching from East Parade toward Huntington Road. Older streets can be tight for a large van, with cars parked both sides and short front paths. Newer pockets and some cul-de-sacs offer better turning space, but you still need a clear plan for where the vehicle stops while the crew carries. Alley access behind terraces can help when the front door faces a busy through route.
From Fenwick Street we typically approach via Layerthorpe or the Foss islands route depending on congestion, then into Heworth Green and the side streets off East Parade. Peak traffic near the hospital approaches and the outer ring can add time, so we build that into the day when both properties are on fixed key times. If the other end is Tang Hall or Osbaldwick, the day can stay entirely on the east side once we leave Fenwick Street. Insurance is provided on booked jobs.
The housing mix is varied. Bay-fronted terraces, flats above shops, and family semis toward the Huntington edge all need different access notes. Say which door you use, whether there is a rear yard, and how many floors are involved. Student shared houses are common; list how many bedrooms are moving and whether furniture stays for the landlord. A single wardrobe day is not the same crew plan as a full house clear. Loft boards, garden sheds and cellar steps should be mentioned if contents are going.
Parking in parts of Heworth is under review or controlled by City of York Council schemes. Check ResPark and loading rules on the official parking pages before you book a bay suspension. Share any permit letters with us so the van is not left on a restriction without a plan. Neighbour parking and school-run congestion on East Parade can close gaps quickly, so an early slot often works better than a late afternoon start.
For a whole-home brief see house removals in York. Estimate volume with the moving cost calculator, then get a quote with both postcodes. Nearby pages: Tang Hall, Huntington and Osbaldwick.
Longer carries from upper floors, piano moves and office clearances near the business edges of the suburb are all workable when the inventory is clear. Packing materials or a full pack can be added when you ask at quote stage. We do not run a Heworth depot; every crew leaves from Fenwick Street and returns there, which keeps local YO31 timing straightforward once access and parking are agreed.
Useful contacts in Heworth
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 Heworth for bins, council tax and local services. Customer Services 01904 551550.
West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA
- Library
Explore York Libraries
Heworth does not have its own Explore branch listing. Use Explore York Libraries (York Explore, Library Square YO1 7DS) as the verifiable library contact. Main Explore contact 01904 552828.
Library Square, York YO1 7DS
- Police
North Yorkshire Police
North Yorkshire Police covers Heworth. Use 101 for non-emergencies and 999 for emergencies.
- Health
York Hospital
York Hospital is on Wigginton Road, YO31 8HE. Switchboard 01904 631313.
Wigginton Road, York YO31 8HE
- GP
Find a GP (NHS)
Search NHS Find a GP with your Heworth postcode to register or transfer after moving.
- Pharmacy
Find a pharmacy (NHS)
Use NHS Find a pharmacy for open chemists near East Parade and the wider YO31 Heworth area.
- Parking
City of York Council parking and permits
Heworth parking and ResPark rules are listed on City of York Council parking pages. Parking phone 01904 551309.
- Fire
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue switchboard 01609 780150. Call 999 in an emergency.
- Recycling
Hazel Court Household Waste Recycling Centre
Hazel Court HWRC serves York households including Heworth. Book before arriving with a vehicle.
Eco Depot, Hazel Court, York YO10 3DS
Details checked October 2026.
Moving in Heworth: common questions
What are your hours for Heworth?
Monday to Sunday, 24 hours. Call 01904599132 or use the online quote form.
Do you have a depot in Heworth?
No. Our York base is 14 Fenwick Street, YO23 1JR. Heworth is a regular service area from there.
Can you move student rooms in Heworth?
Yes. Give us the floor, shared hallway notes and how many rooms are in the job so we can size the van and crew.
Nearby areas we cover
Moving further afield? See our long distance removals, or go back to York removals.
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