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Helmsley, United Kingdom
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Helmsley is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,515. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Helmsley
Helmsley is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the town is located at the point where Ryedale leaves the moorland and joins the flat Vale of Pickering.
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| Population | 1,515 |
| Population Density | 483 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.2458°, -1.0568° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,714 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Helmsley
Helmsley is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,515. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Helmsley vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Helmsley vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,714 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 138 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $350,437 |
| 24% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 606 |
Property Tax
Climate in Helmsley
Helmsley has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2458°N, 1.0568°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Helmsley has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Helmsley
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsley Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Helmsley
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 |
Museums in Helmsley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum | ||||
| Rievaulx Abbey Museum | ||||
| Ryedale Folk Museum | ||||
| Shandy Hall |
Libraries in Helmsley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easingwold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Ayton Discovery Centre and Tourist Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Haxby and Wigginton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helmsley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkbymoorside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strensall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Globe Community Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Helmsley
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Helmsley
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Helmsley
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Helmsley
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Helmsley
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Helmsley
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Helmsley
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Helmsley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breworks | ||||
| C'84 Brew Co | ||||
| Helmsley Brewing Company | ||||
| Wainstones Brewery | ||||
| Yorkshire Heart |
Airports Near Helmsley
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hibaldstow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newton-on-Rawcliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Moor Aero Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Octon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Helmsley
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| All Saints | |
| Helmsley Methodist Church | |
| Rievaulx Methodist Church | |
| St Chad | |
| St Mary Magdalene | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Mary's |
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What is the population of Helmsley?
Helmsley has a population of 1,515 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 483 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Helmsley expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Helmsley?
Helmsley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Helmsley?
Helmsley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 138 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Helmsley?
The median home value in Helmsley is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Helmsley?
50.0% of adults in Helmsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Helmsley?
97.1% of residents speak only English at home.