Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
156K
Population
272 km2
Area
252 Mbps
Internet
25m
Elevation
UTC±00:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
York is a city in United Kingdom with a population of 156K. Internet speeds average 252 Mbps download. The city has 8,908 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Europe
Population
156K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Elevation
25 m
Currency
GBP
Language
English
GPS
53.96, -1.08
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
252 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 156,135 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
8,908 total POIs 32.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
190
Cafes
226
Bars
231
Fast Food
223
Shopping
Supermarkets
42
Convenience
109
Shopping Malls
10
Healthcare
Hospitals
11
Clinics
96
Pharmacies
38
Education
Schools
127
Universities
28
Libraries
23
Recreation
Parks
3,514
Playgrounds
173
Sports
69
Cinemas
5
Museums
17
Theatres
7
Transport
Bus Stops
1,152
Train Stations
6
Fuel Stations
23
Services
Banks
19
ATMs
81
Post Offices
31
Police
6
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
252 Mbps
Download
136 Mbps
Upload
17ms
Latency
18,644
Tests
5,478
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
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18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is York known for?
York is a city in United Kingdom. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in York?
York has an average download speed of 252 Mbps and upload speed of 136 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of York?
The population of York is approximately 156K.
What infrastructure does York have?
York has 8,908 mapped points of interest, including 190 restaurants, 11 hospitals, 127 schools.
What country is York in?
York is located in United Kingdom.
