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Helmsley & Sinnington

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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% 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. There are 4 schools in Helmsley & Sinnington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Helmsley & Sinnington Population

5,115

Population density

17.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,908

96.01%

Other White

114

2.23%

Irish

0.45%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.25%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.22%

Total population: 5,112

Economics

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

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

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Helmsley & Sinnington area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £2,908,234.

Price distribution per property type (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 & Sinnington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£497,500	£294,000	£435,000	£685,000	£844,000
Flats	9	£180,000	£70,250	£120,000	£285,000	£434,120
Semi-Detached	9	£243,000	£196,000	£225,000	£425,000	£494,000
Terraced	18	£305,000	£164,250	£220,250	£376,688	£518,250

10 years median price trend in Helmsley & Sinnington

All postcodes in Helmsley & Sinnington

YO627SX

High Lane

YO625XF

Muscoates Lane

YO625AJ

Stone Garth

YO625LZ

High Street

YO72HP

Cleveland Road

YO625DY

Pottergate

YO625DJ

Pottergate Mews

YO625DA

Southgate

YO627ST

Main Road

YO625AG

High Street

YO627TD

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO626NY

Lime Road

YO626SE

Moor Lane

YO624BB

Salton Lane

YO624LH

The Avenue

YO625BF

Cleveland Road

YO626RY

Riverside

YO626RW

Lowfield Lane

YO625HE

Withington Road

YO625BR

Bondgate

YO626RR

Cherry Tree Court

YO625AP

Elmslac Road

YO625AH

Cleveland Way

YO625AW

Elmslac Road

YO625BA

Bells Court

YO625LF

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625YH

St Oswalds Close

YO625BL

Market Place

YO626SD

Riverside

YO626SS

Cross Lane

YO625US

Church Street

YO625EQ

Hall Lane

YO176PZ

Love Lane

YO625HH

Cowhouse Bank

YO72HW

Back Lane

YO627SN

Gale Lane

YO625YB

Bank Top

YO627TZ

Guncroft Lane

YO625EZ

Bondgate

YO625UY

Graham Hall Cottages

YO625QH

Easterside Lane

YO625JQ

Railway Cottages

YO176PX

Brawby Lane

YO625HY

Pockley Gates

YO626NF

Catterbridge

YO625EJ

Cote Lane

YO624LL

Spring Hill

YO627RQ

Snape Hill

YO625QX

Murton Bank

YO625HB

Carlton Lane

YO625DH

Southlands

YO624BE

Brawby Lane

YO627TX

Skiplam Road

YO625QL

Easterside Lane

YO625UR

Low Street

YO625QD

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO624YT

Bridge Street

YO625QY

Murton Bank

YO625LX

Stokesley Road

YO625JP

Back Lane

YO625BD

Crosland Close

YO72HE

High Street

YO625DE

Ashdale Road

YO625YG

Low Street

YO72HG

Hill Top Cottages

YO626PF

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO176XF

Wandale Lane

YO625EN

High Street

YO625LS

Hambleton Road

YO626SL

Friars Hill

YO626SF

Church Lane

YO625XD

East Ness

YO625EA

Buckingham Square

YO627SS

Valley View

YO625JG

Mill Street

YO625QJ

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO627RE

Chapel Street

YO625HW

Ashwood Close

YO625UZ

Helmsley & Sinnington

YO625ET

Vicarage Farm

YO625AF

High Street

YO626RB

Marton Road

YO625JH

Chapel Lane

YO625HS

Swanland Road

YO627TJ

The Sidings

YO625XE

Ness

YO176QA

South View

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Helmsley & Sinnington

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