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Helmsley & Ampleforth

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About

Helmsley serves as a market town for the southern reaches of the North York Moors, with its historic castle and walled gardens providing a focal point. The area's economy is connected to agriculture, local tourism, and the nearby Duncombe Park estate. Roads from here lead into the national park's heather-covered moorland, offering access to walking trails and the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey.

The landscape transitions towards the Vale of York around Ampleforth, known for its college and extensive orchards that supply local cider production. This part of the area is characterised by rolling farmland and woodland, with settlements often centred around village greens. The distinct monastic tradition associated with the community continues to influence local life and land use.

Area overview

On average Helmsley & Ampleforth has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Helmsley & Ampleforth is £46,491 per year. The median sale price in Helmsley & Ampleforth is £410,000 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £525,000. There are 6 schools in Helmsley & Ampleforth: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Helmsley & Ampleforth is home to around 7,097 people, with a population density of about 20.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Helmsley & Ampleforth Population
7,097
Population density
20.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.13(-75%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.19(-50%)
Other theft
3.8(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.82(-67%)
Public order
2.11(-76%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,685
94.19%
Other White
235
3.31%
Irish
50
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.24%
Total population: 7,097

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,266
37.63%
Level 3 (A level)
942
15.64%
No qualifications
941
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
885
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,022

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,451
46.58%
Owns with a mortgage
604
19.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
16.95%
Other social rented
295
9.47%
Other forms of private rent
171
5.49%
Total households: 3,115

Property prices in Helmsley & Ampleforth

Median price: £410,000
Price per sq ft: £333
Sales (last 12 months): 85
Typical range (middle 50%): £290K – £525K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Helmsley & Ampleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £4,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Helmsley & Ampleforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£475,000£351
Semi-Detached12£372,500£320
Terraced19£288,000£345
Flats7£180,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Helmsley & Ampleforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmsley & Ampleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£125,000£245,000£315,000
2017£375,000£132,500£240,917£270,000
2018£397,500£105,000£272,500£287,950
2019£425,000£173,975£307,000£249,950
2020£410,000£155,000£329,995£245,000
2021£399,000£147,500£286,000£269,995
2022£555,000£171,000£290,000£305,500
2023£397,500£147,438£332,500£298,000
2024£472,000£159,000£300,000£350,000
2025£497,500£171,250£255,000£305,000
2026£513,750£335,000£385,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmsley & Ampleforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmsley & Ampleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£173£228£303
2017£248£192£238£283
2018£266£164£245£230
2019£287£271£270£273
2020£275£189£267£255
2021£305£174£300£256
2022£363£223£310£294
2023£318£214£300£333
2024£358£270£350£357
2025£337£227£325£341
2026£342£268£293£272
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmsley & Ampleforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Helmsley & Ampleforth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Helmsley & Ampleforth

Is Helmsley & Ampleforth safe?

Helmsley & Ampleforth records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Helmsley & Ampleforth?

The median sale price in Helmsley & Ampleforth is £410,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Helmsley & Ampleforth?

Helmsley & Ampleforth has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Helmsley & Ampleforth?

Helmsley & Ampleforth scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Helmsley & Ampleforth sits around rank 18,192 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Helmsley & Ampleforth?

The average household income in Helmsley & Ampleforth is around £46,491 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Helmsley & Ampleforth

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Main Street

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Cote Lane

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Helmsley & Sinnington

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St Hildas Walk

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Coulton Lane

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Roundhills Court

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Acres Close

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Bondgate

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Ashwood Close

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Stone Garth

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Orchard Way

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High Leir Lane

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Muscoates Lane

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Church Street

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Station Road

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Riverside

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Station Road

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Sycamore Terrace

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Carlton Road

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Amotherby & Ampleforth

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High Street

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Bridge Street

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Bank Top

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Back Lane

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Main Road

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Pottergate Mews

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Barugh Lane

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Hallfield Lane

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Main Street

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Hag Lane

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Chapel Lane

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Aumit Lane

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Old Station Road

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Cold Harbour

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Helmsley & Sinnington

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Main Road

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Vicarage Farm

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Buckingham Square

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Bonnygate Lane

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Graham Hall Cottages

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Bonnygate Lane

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Main Street

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Helmsley & Sinnington

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The Sidings

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Cherry Tree Court

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Main Street

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Ashdale Road

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Amotherby & Ampleforth

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Snape Hill

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Green Hill

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Stokesley Road

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Allenby Road

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Aumit Lane

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Pottergate

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Mowbray Terrace

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Main Road

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West End

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Friars Hill

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Croft Green

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Carlton Road

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Gale Lane

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Swanland Road

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Church Street

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Helmsley & Sinnington

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Castle Court

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Scackleton Bank

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The Croft

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Linkfoot Close

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Station Road

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The Avenue

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Catterbridge

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Bridge Street

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Bellaby Park

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Low Street

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Jubilee Cottages

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Love Lane

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Pond Cottages

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Amotherby & Ampleforth

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High Street

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Bondgate

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Cleveland Road

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Skiplam Road

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Moor Lane

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Bondgate

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Cleveland Way

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Colley Broach Road

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Steeple Chase

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Helmsley & Sinnington

YO626SA

Victoria Gardens

YO625FF

Riccal Drive

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Mill Lane

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Wapping Lane

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Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO627SA

Sykehead Lane

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The Terrace

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Swanland Road

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Eastgate

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Helmsley & Sinnington

YO626RZ

The Green

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Bank Top