Blossom Street is in York and in York district. YO24 1AJ 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 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 1AQ, YO24 1AD, YO24 1AW, YO24 1AZ, YO23 1BF, YO23 1PJ, YO23 1BR, YO24 4EL, YO1 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO24 1AJ is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 44.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 55.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 YO24 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 53.2% | 63.2% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 19.5% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 43.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 39.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 14% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around YO24 1AJ this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 17.1% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.8% | 59.7% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 86.2% | 88.9% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 82% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 82% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 80.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blossom Street was 1043.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.3% higher than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blossom Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 8th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 417.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 - 26 Blossom Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2023-05-24 | £1,242,525 |
| 22 - 26 Blossom Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £777,777 | 2019-04-08 | £903,460 |
| The Windmill, 14 - 16 Blossom Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £2,550,000 | 2019-02-22 | £2,958,596 |
| The Windmill, 14 - 16 Blossom Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £1,708,318 | 2017-12-11 | £2,039,292 |
| Reel Cinema 1 Odeon Buildings Blossom Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £1,302,528 | 2017-09-01 | £1,543,737 |
YO24 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in YO24 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 4out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jubilee Terrace , Leeman Road YO26 4YZ | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,929 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 | 451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Convent Cafe | 17-19 Blossom Street | 54 yd | |
| The Blossom Cafe | 2 Odeon Buildings, Blossom Street | 59 yd | |
| KFC | 47 Blossom Street | 122 yd | |
| Delrio's Restaurant | 10 Blossom Street | 123 yd | |
| Caffe La Tazzina | 12 Blossom Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 14-16 Blossom Street | 59 yd | |
| New York Club & Institute | 22-26 Blossom Street | 59 yd | |
| Longboat | 28-40 Blossom Street | 59 yd | |
| The Crescent Community Venue | 8 The Crescent | 110 yd | |
| The Punch Bowl | 5 Blossom Street | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 5 Odeon Buildings, Blossom Street | 59 yd | |
| The Sweet Lab | 4 Odeon Buildings, Blossom Street | 87 yd | |
| Pizza Choice | 51 Blossom Street | 122 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 53 Blossom Street | 122 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | 49 Blossom Street | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 56-58 Blossom Street | 132 yd | |
| Sainsburys | York Railway Station, Station Road | 387 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 505 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 146 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 482 yd | |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Shepherds Group Social Club (Closed) Holgate Road | 764 yd | |
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Little Knavesmire (Hamilton Panthers) LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION KNAVESMIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 876 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.