Letting & Estate Agents in York
York is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the UK, and with strong, sustained tenant demand across the city, Hunters York has built its reputation primarily as a lettings specialist. We back that with a fully-fledged sales service too, giving landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers the same 90%+ customer satisfaction and award-winning combination of marketing and technology across the whole city.
Our services
| Service | What it covers |
| Flexible lettings packages | Tenant find only, rent collection or fully managed, tailored to landlords |
| Free property valuation | Online or in-person, for landlords letting a property or anyone considering a sale |
| Buy-to-let advice | Guidance on purchasing, reviewing rent and building a portfolio in York |
| Fully managed sales | Professional marketing and support through to completion |
| My Hunters portal | 24/7 access to viewings, feedback and offers |
| Marketing | Photography, videography, floor plans and QR-coded boards, listed on Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket and PrimeLocation |
Areas we cover
Acomb, Holgate and Dringhouses (YO24)
YO24 covers Acomb, Holgate, Dringhouses, Woodthorpe and Tadcaster Road to the west of the city, consistently popular with tenants and landlords as well as families and first-time buyers, thanks to easy access to the city centre without central prices. The average sold price here is £324,012 (Zoopla, 2026).
South Bank, Bishopthorpe and Copmanthorpe (YO23)
YO23 covers South Bank and Bishopthorpe Road close to the city centre, along with the villages of Bishopthorpe and Copmanthorpe further out, popular with both tenants and buyers for walkable access to the centre and a quieter, riverside setting.
Clifton, Rawcliffe and Skelton (YO30)
YO30 covers Clifton, Rawcliffe and the village of Skelton to the north of the city, offering a mix of period and modern housing close to the city walls and the River Ouse, a setting that keeps this postcode in demand with both tenants and buyers.
Heworth, Huntington and The Groves (YO31, YO32)
YO31 and YO32 take in Heworth, Huntington, The Groves and the Haxby Road area to the north-east of York, with an average sold price of £334,757 in YO31 (Zoopla, 2026). Heworth in particular has been highlighted as a strong performer for rental yields, making it a popular choice with our landlord clients.
Fulford, Heslington and the university area (YO10)
YO10 covers Fulford, Fishergate, Tang Hall, Heslington, Osbaldwick, Badger Hill, Hull Road and Lawrence Street to the south-east of the city. With the University of York on its doorstep, this postcode sees particularly strong, year-round tenant demand from students and academic staff, a key area for our landlord clients.
Surrounding villages and market towns
Beyond the city itself, we also cover the villages and small towns to the east, Dunnington, Murton, Stamford Bridge, Pocklington and Market Weighton, giving buyers, tenants and landlords in the wider York area access to the same local expertise.
Landlords and the Renters’ Rights Act
Led by Lettings Manager Charlotte McGrogan, our team offers flexible landlord packages from tenant find only through to fully managed lettings, and it’s this lettings expertise that sits at the heart of what we do in York.
The Renters’ Rights Act, in force since May 2026, includes:
- Abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions
- Conversion of fixed-term tenancies to rolling periodic contracts
- Rent increase limits via Section 13 notices
- A tenant’s right to request to keep a pet, which landlords cannot unreasonably refuse
- A mandatory Government Information Sheet for all landlords
We keep every managed tenancy under regular review against current legislation, including the Renters’ Rights Act.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in York?
The average monthly private rent in York was £1,182 in May 2026, up 5.3% year on year (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, 2026), a sign of the strong, sustained tenant demand landlords letting in the city can expect to benefit from.
What areas does Hunters York cover?
We cover the whole of York, including Acomb, Holgate and Dringhouses (YO24), South Bank, Bishopthorpe and Copmanthorpe (YO23), Clifton and Rawcliffe (YO30), Heworth, Huntington and The Groves (YO31/YO32), and Fulford, Heslington and the university area (YO10) plus the surrounding villages of Dunnington, Murton, Stamford Bridge, Pocklington and Market Weighton.
What is the average house price in York?
The average sold price across York is £334,829 (Zoopla, 2026), broadly in line with the ONS figure of £309,000 for April 2026 (up 2.8% year on year), the highest average across Yorkshire and the Humber (ONS, 2026).
How much does it cost to sell a house through Hunters York?
There is no upfront fee, commission is only payable once your property has sold. Contact us for a free valuation and tailored quote.
Local market data
- Average private rent, York: £1,182 pcm, May 2026 (+5.3% year on year, ONS)
- York average sold price: £334,829 (Zoopla, 2026)
- ONS average house price, York: £309,000, April 2026 (+2.8% year on year)
- YO24 average sold price: £324,012 (Zoopla, 2026)
- YO31 average sold price: £334,757 (Zoopla, 2026)
- The average UK house price stood at £271,900 in June 2026, up 1.5% year on year (Zoopla House Price Index, June 2026), while the Bank of England base rate has been held at 3.75% since the start of 2026 (Bank of England, June 2026).
Figures are averages and vary by street and property type.
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