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About

Helmsley & Sinnington ward encompasses a large rural area on the southern fringe of the North York Moors. The landscape is defined by the River Rye and its tributaries, which carve through a mix of arable farmland, pasture, and wooded valleys. The market town of Helmsley serves as the central hub, with its historic castle, square, and independent shops. Several smaller villages, including Sinnington itself, are dispersed throughout the surrounding farmland and along the watercourses.

The area is a noted gateway to the national park, with the Cleveland Way long-distance footpath skirting Helmsley. Duncombe Park, a vast 18th-century estate and nature reserve with a nationally significant butterfly population, anchors the western edge of the town. The local economy is strongly linked to agriculture, tourism, and supporting the needs of a widespread, resident community within this predominantly green and open part of Ryedale.

Area overview

On average Helmsley & Sinnington has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Helmsley & Sinnington is £46,491 per year. The median sale price in Helmsley & Sinnington is £385,000 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £283,500 and £495,000. There are 4 schools in Helmsley & Sinnington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Helmsley & Sinnington is home to around 5,115 people, with a population density of about 17.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Helmsley & Sinnington Population
5,115
Population density
17.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.75(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.02(-44%)
Other theft
4.5(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-59%)
Public order
2.35(-73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,908
96.01%
Other White
114
2.23%
Irish
23
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.22%
Total population: 5,112

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,592
36.25%
No qualifications
738
16.8%
Level 3 (A level)
712
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
573
13.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 4,392

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,105
45.79%
Owns with a mortgage
441
18.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
439
18.19%
Other social rented
234
9.7%
Other forms of private rent
137
5.68%
Total households: 2,413

Property prices in Helmsley & Sinnington

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £317
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £284K – £495K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Helmsley & Sinnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £2,908,234.

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 & Sinnington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£447,500£335
Semi-Detached9£385,000£312
Terraced18£294,000£345
Flats6£177,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Helmsley & Sinnington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmsley & Sinnington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£125,000£210,000£350,000
2017£355,000£132,500£240,917£270,000
2018£395,000£105,000£292,659£285,950
2019£422,500£173,975£337,498£257,473
2020£381,500£155,000£335,000£225,000
2021£400,000£147,500£287,000£253,500
2022£580,000£171,000£290,000£305,000
2023£410,000£147,438£345,000£313,000
2024£462,500£159,000£320,000£370,000
2025£485,000£171,250£249,000£300,000
2026£450,000£335,000£340,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmsley & Sinnington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmsley & Sinnington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£173£267£304
2017£267£192£239£303
2018£268£164£260£235
2019£297£271£270£273
2020£287£189£263£238
2021£312£174£303£252
2022£385£223£310£289
2023£315£214£292£322
2024£358£270£364£360
2025£335£227£332£324
2026£351£268£259£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmsley & Sinnington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Helmsley & Sinnington 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 & Sinnington

Is Helmsley & Sinnington safe?

Helmsley & Sinnington records about 26 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 & Sinnington?

The median sale price in Helmsley & Sinnington is £385,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Helmsley & Sinnington?

Helmsley & Sinnington has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Helmsley & Sinnington?

Helmsley & Sinnington scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Helmsley & Sinnington sits around rank 18,405 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 & Sinnington?

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

All postcodesin Helmsley & Sinnington

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Main Street

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Linkfoot Close

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Carlton Road

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Main Road

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Highfield Lane

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Buckingham Square

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Bondgate

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Main Street

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Manor View

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Low Street

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Baxton's Sprunt

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Brier Park

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Baxton's Sprunt

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Acres Close

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High Street

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Alverton Close

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High Street

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Barugh Lane

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Rosedale Lane

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High Leir Lane

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Victoria Gardens

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Back Lane

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Riccal Moor Lane

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Bridge Street

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Clavery Ley Lane

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Murton Bank

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The Garth

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The Crescent

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Cote Lane

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Bridge Street

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Castle Court

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Pottergate

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Beckett Close

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Beech Grove

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Stokesley Road

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High Street

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Stokesley Road

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Cleveland Way

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Chapel Yard

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Highfield Lane

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Bridge Street

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Easterside Lane

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High Street

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Marton Road

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Sykehead Lane

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Cross Lane

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Chapel Street

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Hag Lane

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Salton Lane

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Feversham Road

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Ashdale Road

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Main Street

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Main Street

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Carlton

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Sandpit Lane

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The Limes

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High Street

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High Street

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Church Street

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Bank Top

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Main Street

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Pond Cottages

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Muscoates Lane

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Con Owl Close

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High Street

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Gale Lane

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Carlton Road

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East View

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High Street

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Chapel Lane

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Borogate

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Hallfield Lane

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Carr Lane

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Main Street

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Main Road

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Back Lane

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Allenby Road

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Moor Lane

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Ashwood Close

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Moor Lane

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Swanland Road

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Carlton Road

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Market Place

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Market Place

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Castlegate

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School Lane