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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

YO624NB

South View

YO72HA

High Street

YO625DB

Ashdale Road

YO614BG

New Row

YO625HG

Carlton Road

YO627SY

High Lane

YO624ED

West End

YO176XB

Alverton Close

YO625JL

Chapel Lane

YO624BH

High Street

YO624ER

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO72HJ

Carr Lane

YO627SW

The Green

YO625JP

Back Lane

YO626SS

Cross Lane

YO624DU

West End

YO625LH

Murton Bank

YO626RY

Riverside

YO625YQ

High Street

YO624HF

Beacon Bank

YO624BS

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO624BD

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625LT

High Street

YO626NX

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO624NH

Scackleton Bank

YO627TG

Sandpit Lane

YO72HE

High Street

YO625BE

Chapel Close

YO625JA

Back Lane

YO614AX

Wass Bank Road

YO614BH

Hambleton Lane

YO625EN

High Street

YO625LJ

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625JN

High Street

YO625JJ

Riccal Moor Lane

YO625ED

Cleveland Way

YO626SH

Main Street

YO625UZ

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625LD

Arden Lane

YO624JG

Cawton Road

YO625UR

Low Street

YO624BB

Salton Lane

YO625JE

High Street

YO625QF

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO626PE

Moor Lane

YO625ER

Chapel Lane

YO624EF

Back Lane

YO627SG

Brier Park

YO72HG

Hill Top Cottages

YO625BY

Pottergate

YO625DU

Con Owl Close

YO624DA

East End

YO625AY

Ryegate

YO625BP

Bondgate

YO624HU

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO626PB

Main Street

YO176PT

West End Terrace

YO625QS

Shawclose Lane

YO624JF

Fairfax Close

YO625EW

Ingdale Howl

YO627TS

High Street

YO625HY

Pockley Gates

YO624NJ

St Georges Court

YO624EW

Amotherby & Ampleforth

YO625HH

Cowhouse Bank

YO625YH

St Oswalds Close

YO624DS

St. Benedicts Close

YO624DY

West End

YO625XF

Muscoates Lane

YO625QT

Easterside Lane

YO625XD

East Ness

YO624EL

Field View Close

YO625HR

Ryedale Close

YO625NF

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO626SN

Cross Lane

YO625HL

Baxton's Sprunt

YO625AX

Villiers Court

Data Sources

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