Fulford sits on the southern fringe of York, hugging the south bank of the River Ouse and reached from the city along A19 (Fulford Road); it feels like a village yet is only a short drive from the centre and is close to the University of York. The setting gives a pleasant mix of riverside green space and commuter convenience.
Historically notable as the site of the 1066 Battle of Fulford, the area now combines Georgian and Victorian houses with more recent developments, a handful of local shops and pubs, and an active community life; many residents work in the city while enjoying the quieter, suburban atmosphere and good local schools. Its blend of history, accessible green corridors and proximity to York’s cultural and sporting amenities make it popular with families and professionals alike.
Postcode districts covering Fulford
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 21.6 miles
- York 2.3 miles
- Wakefield 25 miles
- Harrogate 20 miles
- Castleford 18.3 miles
- Pontefract 19.2 miles
- Selby 10.2 miles
- Lofthouse and Robin Hood 22.3 miles
- Goole 17.2 miles
- Brough and Elloughton 24.3 miles
- Horsforth 24.4 miles
- South Elmsall 24.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fulford & Heslington Ward 0.6 miles
- Heslington Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Fishergate Ward 1.3 miles
- Bishopthorpe Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Naburn Parish 1.8 miles
- Hull Road Ward 1.8 miles
- Micklegate Ward 2 miles
- Deighton Parish 2.2 miles
- York Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Osbaldwick Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Ward 2.5 miles
- Acaster Malbis Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Fulford
YO19 4AE, YO10 4QA, YO10 4LP, YO10 4FQ, YO19 4AN, YO10 4PS, YO10 4PP, YO10 4QB, YO10 4FR … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 24.7 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 30.9 miles
- York Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Murton Lane 3.2 miles
Hotels near Fulford Ad
- Middlethorpe Hall & Spa 4 1.1 miles
- Grays Court 4 2.5 miles
- The Grand, York 5 2.4 miles
- Roomzzz York City 4 1.7 miles
- Golden Fleece York 3 2.2 miles
- Wheatlands Lodge Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Moxy York 4 2.3 miles
- Hotel Indigo York 4 2 miles
- Galtres Lodge Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Clementine's Guest House 5 3 miles
Schools in Fulford
- Fulford School Secondary
- St Oswald's C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wentworth College College 1.3 miles
- University of York University 1.4 miles
- York Racecourse Recreation 1.6 miles
- National Railway Museum Museum 2.6 miles
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 3.1 miles
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 3.1 miles
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 6.5 miles
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 6.5 miles
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 7.2 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles
- Castle Howard Estate 14.6 miles
- Castle Howard Country house 14.8 miles