The YO62 5 Helmsley Postcode Sector
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The YO62 5 postcode sector is within the county of North Yorkshire.
According to the 2021 Census, the YO62 5 postcode sector is home to 2,893 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 177 already in use, that leaves 223 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the YO62 5 postal code is Helmsley followed by Nunnington, and Harome.
The YO62 5 Postcode shares a border with YO7 2 (Bagby, Sutton, South Kilvington), DL6 3 (Osmotherley, Swainby, NORTHALLERTON), TS9 7 (Great Broughton, Chop Gate, Carlton-in-Cleveland), YO62 4 (Slingsby, Ampleforth, Hovingham), YO62 6 (Kirkbymoorside, Sinnington, Hutton-le-Hole) and YO62 7 (Nawton, Kirkbymoorside, Wombleton).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of YORK.
- YO62 5 is in the YO62 district, within the YO York area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Helmsley Scale Payment Delivery Office.
- Area: 64.77 sq mi (167.75 km² / 41,450.74 acres).
- Waterways include Rye, River Rye.
Street list for YO62 5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GALE LANE | 31 |
| MARKET PLACE | 26 |
| RYEMOUNT CRESCENT | 14 |
| POTTERGATE | 14 |
| EASTGATE | 12 |
| SALTON LANE | 9 |
| LOW STREET B1257 | 7 |
| SKURKHILL LANE | 6 |
| ASHDALE ROAD | 6 |
| BRIDGE STREET A170 | 6 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £541,880 | 25 | £562,245 | 16 | £491,596 | 15 | £549,695 | 17 |
| Semi-detached | £295,917 | 12 | £408,944 | 18 | £351,714 | 7 | £301,266 | 19 |
| Terraced | £351,827 | 15 | £456,500 | 13 | £382,721 | 7 | £347,675 | 10 |
| Flats | £174,561 | 9 | £154,167 | 9 | £152,839 | 7 | £136,000 | 6 |
Important postcodes and buildings
YO62 5BP is the postcode for North York Moors National Park Authority, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, and BEACONSFIELD 13 BONDGATE, North York Moors National Park Authority, The Old Vicarage
YO62 5HB is the postcode for Main Building, Helmsley Community Primary School, Carlton Lane
YO62 5HD is the postcode for Helmsley Medical Centre, Carlton Road
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 5 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
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| Rievaulx Abbey | Historic Properties | Historic Monument / Archaeological Site | View map |
| Rievaulx Terrace & Temples | Gardens | Garden | View map |
| Helmsley Walled Garden | Gardens | Garden | View map |
| Helmsley Castle | Historic Properties | Castle / Fort | View map |
| Nunnington Hall | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
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