York Central is one of the largest city centre brownfield regeneration sites in England, and will drive significant growth in York and the wider region.
Located adjacent to York Station, the site can leverage opportunity from York’s unique position on the rail network, which provides direct connectivity to one third of the UK population.
This 45-hectare mixed-use site has secured both Housing Zone and Enterprise Zone status, making it one of the most commercially attractive sites in England. The site will deliver 1.2m sq. ft. of commercial development, including 80% Grade A offices alongside a £55m expansion of the National Railway Museum. In total, York Central will create 6,500 jobs.
The York Central Partnership is overseeing delivery of the site. The partnership includes Network Rail, Homes England, National Railway Museum, and City of York Council. Homes England and Network Rail have supported development of the site through land acquisition and master planning and will now oversee the infrastructure projects. This infrastructure work is part of a wider £155m funding pot secured by the York Central Partnership, which will help open up the site for development.
This £155m funding pot includes:
£77.1m funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
£23.5m from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund
On top of a £6m Local Growth Fund contribution from the York & North Yorkshire LEP, and a further £35m secured from the York Central Enterprise Zone in lieu of retained business rates.
Our Investments in York
- Project and Process Innovation (PAPI)
- The Biovale Project
- Bioeconomy Growth Programme
- HYPER Hubs – Creating a network of ultra-low carbon transport refuelling hubs across York
- Bio-Business Park
- Scarborough Bridge Project
- Askham Bryan College - Agricultural Skills Centre
- Askham Bryan College - Engineering
- Askham Bryan - future farm Skills
- York College - Internet of Things
- A1079 Junction Improvements Shiptonthorpe Roundabout
- A1079 Junction Improvements Killingwoldgraves Roundabout
- York Cycleway
- York EV Charging Project