Property trends for YO61

    YO61 covers the rural areas around Helmsley and the North York Moors, in the northern part of North Yorkshire. It is a quieter, countryside-oriented district with strong appeal to families and those seeking a slower pace of life.

    Average Property Price - YO61

    £438,040

    75

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Aug 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - YO

    £1,030

    50

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

    Average Net Household Income - YO61

    £40,855

    62

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - YO

    6.3%

    68

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - YO61

    3.6%

    69

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - YO

    3.8%

    46

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

    Street Rankings — YO61

    Top 5 streets in YO61 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1The Shippons£1,220,000
    2East Moor£1,100,000
    2North Moor Road£1,100,000
    4Ings View£995,000
    5Low Crankley£930,000

    Property Price & Volume Trends

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    Properties in YO61 are priced among the more expensive nationally, with an average of £442,000. Price growth over the past decade has averaged 3.6% annually, in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has moderated, with 208 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 256, reflecting typical rural market patterns.

    Average monthly rents of £999 are close to the national midpoint, with 10-year growth of 3.6% running slightly below the national pace. Rental yields have strengthened considerably, currently standing at 6.0% against a 10-year average of 4.8%, suggesting improving returns for buy-to-let investors in recent years.

    Income & Affordability Trends

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    Household income in YO61 sits above the national average at £41,000. Purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.9x in 2016 to 10.6x today, reflecting faster property price growth than wage increases. Rental affordability has remained stable, with rents taking up 27.4% of income—virtually unchanged since 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

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    The population skews notably older, with nearly 28% aged 65 and over (compared to 20% nationally) and only 15.5% under 15 years old. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 44%—well above the national 34%—while private renting is below average. The workforce is weighted towards managers (17%) and trades workers (15%), with fewer professionals than the national average.

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