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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 7 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

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £377,250 in Helmsley & Ampleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £2,908,234.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Helmsley & Ampleforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£497,500
Flats9£180,000
Semi-Detached12£249,000
Terraced19£310,000

10 years median price trend in Helmsley & Ampleforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmsley & Ampleforth.

All postcodes in Helmsley & Ampleforth

YO627SN

Gale Lane

YO625ND

Easterside Lane

YO624DX

West End

YO625AS

Beckdale Road

YO625XY

York Road

YO625AT

Cleveland Way

YO624DB

East End

YO625QY

Murton Bank

YO624JQ

Church Lane

YO625HE

Withington Road

YO72HB

High Street

YO625BH

Market Place

YO624EU

Beacon Bank

YO625DR

Barkers Yard

YO627TL

Highfield Lane

YO625EJ

Cote Lane

YO625EL

High Street

YO627RE

Chapel Street

YO624EJ

Mill Lane

YO176UY

The Cottage

YO72HL

Back Lane

YO624YT

Bridge Street

YO625EF

Main Street

YO614BD

Byland Abbey

YO626RP

Moor Lane

YO614BP

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO625HQ

Carlton

YO625QX

Murton Bank

YO625LG

Clavery Ley Lane

YO627RZ

Lowfield Lane

YO627RG

Station Road

YO625LU

High Street

YO625XT

Main Street

YO625AG

High Street

YO625JQ

Railway Cottages

YO614BN

Oldstead Bank

YO624JN

Station Road

YO625DA

Southgate

YO625BL

Market Place

YO627SS

Valley View

YO614BL

Main Street

YO625AB

Castlegate

YO625DD

Ashdale Road

YO624DW

Fairfax Close

YO624EB

West End

YO627RD

Main Road

YO624DP

Amotherby & Ampleforth

DL63QE

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625ES

Black Swan Yard

YO625HB

Carlton Lane

YO176XF

Wandale Lane

YO72HP

Cleveland Road

YO625AP

Elmslac Road

YO624BA

South Holme

YO627SZ

Beech Grove

YO625HW

Ashwood Close

YO625AA

Ryegate

YO624DL

Colley Broach Road

YO625YA

Oswaldkirk Bank

YO627TN

Highfield Lane

YO625BN

Borogate

YO625XX

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO627SP

High Lane

YO625HD

Carlton Road

YO626RN

Main Street

YO625HP

Rutland Place

TS97LG

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625EB

Pottergate

YO626NZ

Wapping Lane

YO625DZ

Buckingham Square

YO625DY

Pottergate

YO625HJ

East Moors Road

YO624HA

Aumit Lane

YO624EE

Back Lane

YO625AN

Elmslac Close

YO72HD

High Street

YO625QH

Easterside Lane

YO176AN

Chapel Yard

YO624LL

Spring Hill

YO625LA

High Street

YO626RA

Marton Road

YO625BG

Bridge Street

YO625LB

Newgate Bank

YO624HX

Black Hill

YO627XU

Highfield Lane

YO625HT

Baxton's Sprunt

YO614BQ

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO627TY

Caldron Mill Road

YO625DL

Carlton Lane

YO625DH

Southlands

YO72HF

High Street

YO625LX

Stokesley Road

YO624DE

Back Lane

YO625BJ

Market Place

YO625LP

Stokesley Road

YO624JL

Station Road

YO627TH

Ashton Green

YO625BD

Crosland Close

YO626SG

The Garth

YO625HU

Carlton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.