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.
BLOSSOM STREET, YO24 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOSSOM STREET, YO24 1AQ.
302
42
£ 38,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Scarcroft Primary School
All Saints RC School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Millthorpe School
Fishergate Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Regency Supermarket0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- + 4 more
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
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Postcode Profile: YO241AQ · Data under Open Government Licence