Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLOSSOM STREET, YO24 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOSSOM STREET, YO24 1AQ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO24 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

YO24 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO24 1AQ is an active urban area on Blossom Street, 0.3km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for YO24 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00067746 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1AQ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around YO24 1AQ is above average at 127 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour226
Violence and sexual offences203
Criminal damage and arson53
Other theft31
Vehicle crime29

school Local Schools

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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.7 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.7 km
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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

42 nearby
  • Airden House1.0 km
  • Crook Lodge1.0 km
  • Minster Walk Guest House0.9 km
  • Dairy Guest House0.6 km
  • Guy Fawkes Inn0.9 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

94 nearby
  • The Minster Inn0.9 km
  • Forage Bar0.9 km
  • Harkers0.7 km
  • House of Trembling Madness0.7 km
  • Kennedys0.9 km
  • + 89 more
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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Flori0.5 km
  • Good Food Shop0.6 km
  • HMV UK0.7 km
  • + 90 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

224 nearby
  • Barley Hall Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • ASK0.8 km
  • Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Bills Restaurant0.7 km
  • Brew and Brownie0.8 km
  • + 219 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Regency Supermarket0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Krunchy's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • No 4 Church Lane0.7 km
  • Salt and Pepper0.5 km
  • Teajuanas Cocina0.2 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York0.4 km
  • Poppleton4.4 km
  • Hammerton13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Blossom Street0.0 km
  • Blossom Street0.0 km
  • Blossom Street0.1 km
  • Blossom Street0.1 km
  • Queen Street Taxi Rank0.1 km