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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

YO627RF

Main Road

YO625EP

Baxton's Sprunt

YO624HP

Main Street

YO626RW

Lowfield Lane

YO625QD

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625HZ

Gale Lane

YO625GZ

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO626SE

Moor Lane

YO624EY

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO627TP

East View

YO625EG

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625LE

Cote Lane

YO627SL

Gale Lane

YO624NE

Coulton Lane

YO624BY

Birdforth Way

YO625AE

High Street

YO625HX

Monk Gardens Lane

YO624HY

Black Hill

YO625AL

Baxton's Sprunt

YO625AU

Castlegate

YO626PF

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625UU

Rectory Lane

YO624DQ

Valley View

YO624HG

Beacon Bank

YO625HA

Carlton Road

YO624BE

Brawby Lane

YO624JA

East Lane

YO625YJ

Manor View

YO625QL

Easterside Lane

YO626SF

Church Lane

YO627SJ

Gale Lane

YO625LS

Hambleton Road

YO627SF

School Lane

YO625YG

Low Street

YO624BR

Eld Close

YO627TE

Main Street

YO624HB

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO627TF

Low Tun Way

YO176PX

Brawby Lane

YO624NA

Scackleton Lane

YO625EQ

Hall Lane

YO626RB

Marton Road

YO614BW

High Town Bank Road

YO72EH

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO624DH

Geldgate

YO625YD

Leysthorpe

YO625EX

Canons Garth Mews

YO625BA

Bells Court

YO625JG

Mill Street

YO625EU

Bondgate Mews

YO624DD

South View

YO627TQ

Main Street

YO625XQ

Muscoates Lane

YO614BE

Hambleton Lane

YO624BJ

Potticar Bank

YO626RL

Salton Lane

YO627TT

High Street

YO72HW

Back Lane

YO625QA

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625UT

The Croft

YO625LZ

High Street

DL63QF

Hall Lane

YO625LR

High Street

YO627TU

Highfield Lane

YO625AW

Elmslac Road

YO625QU

Peak Scar Road

YO625DP

Storey Close

YO625FH

Rosedale Lane

YO624DG

Station Road

YO625DT

The Limes

YO625AQ

Canons Garth Lane

YO625XE

Ness

YO625BQ

Paddock Close

YO625BW

Bondgate

YO627SB

Beckett Close

YO625HN

Feversham Road

YO625NE

Knolls Lane

YO624JJ

Pottergate

YO624EG

Thorpe Lane

YO627SH

The Orchards

YO626NY

Lime Road

YO625LF

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625YF

Leysthorpe Lane

YO624LN

Carr Lane

YO625BX

Pottergate

YO625DQ

Sawmill Lane

YO625UP

Chapel Street

YO606PE

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO625DF

The Crescent

YO625QR

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO624DR

Millway

YO176QA

South View

YO626SQ

Main Street

YO625FG

Ryemount Crescent

YO627SX

High Lane

YO624ES

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO625NB

Easterside

YO627TZ

Guncroft Lane

YO176UZ

Barugh Lane

YO624EH

Carr Lane

Data Sources

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