Cygnet Street is in York and in York district. YO23 1AG is located in the Micklegate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cygnet Street, York, YO23 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 1BW, YO23 1DF, YO23 1BP, YO23 1AQ, YO23 1BH, YO23 1BN, YO23 1BU, YO23 1BJ, YO23 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO23 1AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO23 1AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.5% | 60.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 19.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 49.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 19.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 12.4% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 39.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 90.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 91.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cygnet Street was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cygnet Street has the 59th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 149th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 14 Cygnet Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2026-01-08 | £488,908 |
| 15 Cygnet Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-03-08 | £753,706 |
| 4 Taurus Court Cygnet Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2023-03-06 | £142,793 |
| 15 Cygnet Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-03-09 | £933,028 |
| 2 Taurus Court Cygnet Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-08-21 | £190,804 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York College for Girls 62 Petergate , YO1 7HZ | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwell at All Saints Lower RC School | All Saints Roman Catholic Comp, Nunnery Lane | 192 yd | |
| Trinacria | 27 Bishopthorpe Road | 260 yd | |
| Rice Style | 21 Bishopthorpe Road | 260 yd | |
| Robinsons Cafe | 7 Bishopthorpe Road | 260 yd | |
| Lal Quila | 17 Bishopthorpe Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Vaults | 47 Nunnery Lane | 192 yd | |
| Guppy's Enterprise Club | 17 Nunnery Lane | 192 yd | |
| Old Ebor Inn | 2 Drake Street | 203 yd | |
| The Swan | 16 Bishopgate Street | 348 yd | |
| The Golden Ball Inn | 2 Cromwell Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Takeaway | 41 Nunnery Lane | 192 yd | |
| The Fisherman's Wife | 1 Ebor Street | 353 yd | |
| Pizza Choice | 51 Blossom Street | 390 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 53 Blossom Street | 390 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | 49 Blossom Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 281 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 56-58 Blossom Street | 428 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 590 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 670 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 462 yd | |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 574 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Rowntree Park Terry Avenue | tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Median download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.