A Brand New Place
York Central is one of the largest, and most sustainable, city centre regeneration projects in the UK.
Comprising 45 hectares of land (that’s more than 64 football pitches!) next to the city’s railway station, it’s a project of world-class ambition which will deliver a brand-new quarter for the people of York, featuring 2,500+ homes, stunning parkland, and 1m+ sq ft of office, retail and leisure space to let.
With planning permission for phase one of York Central now approved, it’s here that a vibrant and inclusive mix of residential neighbourhoods, a high-quality commercial core, cultural spaces, and extensive parkland and public realm will come together to create a brand-new place like no other in the heart of one of the UK’s most historic and desirable cities.
A place to live
York Central will be a truly inclusive city quarter for every generation to enjoy. And it’s here that a carefully curated blend of 2,500+ homes to rent and buy (at least 20% of which will be affordable) will provide the city with a range of vibrant and much-needed new neighbourhoods the local community deserves.
A place to work
York Central will create a brand-new central business district for York, where more than 1 million sq ft of office and commercial space to let will support an ecosystem of innovative and forward-thinking companies to deliver high-quality jobs and drive economic growth; helping unleash York’s potential as a thriving UK business destination.
A place for life
With the health, wellbeing, and happiness of people firmly at its heart, York Central will be a thriving and sustainable place that’s brimming with life and opportunity. Designed for those who live, work and visit here, York Central will offer a level of and range of incredible experiences, and unparalleled convenience, difficult to find elsewhere.
A Place To Breathe
With acres of beautiful and inclusive public spaces to enjoy, York Central will be one of the greenest developments in the UK. At its heart will be a brand-new urban park designed to work with nature to create a biodiverse, resilient and inclusive landscape to help breathe even more life and vitality into the city.
A Place For Culture
An invaluable partner and cultural asset at York Central is the iconic National Railway Museum whose new Central Hall will connect directly to York Central’s brand-new Museum Square. Beyond the museum, York Central will also be home to a range of exciting arts and cultural experiences and activations for everyone to enjoy.
For more details on the museum’s transformation, visit the National Railway Museum website
York Central In Numbers
2,500+
NEW HOMES (20% AFFORDABLE)
York Central will be an inclusive neighbourhood for every generation to enjoy, where the local community can benefit from a mix of leasehold and freehold homes.
1m+ sq ft
COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL SPACE
York Central will provide more than 1 million sq ft of office, retail and leisure space to let, to support high-quality jobs and economic growth.
6,500+
NEW JOBS CREATED
York Central will generate more than 6,500 jobs, including new, accessible, and inclusive jobs for local people.
4
BRAND NEW PUBLIC SPACES
Two striking new civic squares, a brand-new urban park, and a world class museum will provide exciting and engaging places that everyone can enjoy all year round.
64+
FOOTBALL PITCHES IN SIZE
Measuring 1.5km long and totalling 45 hectares in size (that’s more than 64 football pitches!), York Central is one of the largest, and most exciting, city centre regeneration schemes in the UK.
£135M+
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
With unprecedented government support, and over £135m of infrastructure investment already in place, York Central is being developed by McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate.
