Helmsdale, York, YO24 2XW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO24 2XW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	51.2%	2.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	51.6%	48.8%	-2.8%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of YO24 2XW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.9%	28.4%	3.5%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	52.1%	-9.4%	44.2%	7.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	6.1%	9.3%	3.2%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	6.6%	9.8%	3.2%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.3%	50.4%	-2.9%	48.4%	2.0%
Good health	32.9%	37%	4.1%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	11.8%	11%	-0.8%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.1%	14%	-0.1%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	9.8%	-2.9%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	12.6%	-2.0%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	4.7%	-1.4%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	15.8%	4.1%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	39.4%	40.9%	1.5%	33.8%	7.1%
Other	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98%	96.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	15.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.4%	94.9%	-3.5%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	94.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	61.4%	46.2%	15.2%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Helmsdale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helmsdale was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Helmsdale has the 6th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe and the 75th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in YO24 2XW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Helmsdale are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for York.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Helmsdale, York, YO24 2XW

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO24 2XW

Average Price
£335,292

Semi-Detached
£265,335

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£405,248

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Helmsdale

Average Price
£306,730

Semi-Detached
£274,297

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£353,578

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on HelmsdaleStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Helmsdale, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2024-07-11	£249,722
7 Helmsdale, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£241,250	2022-03-11	£263,300
9 Helmsdale, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2017-09-14	£260,463
11 Helmsdale, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2016-12-08	£259,906
7 Helmsdale, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2015-06-12	£286,052

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO24 2XW

Employment

YO24 2XW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

YO24 2XW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in YO24 2XW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	67
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Information and communication	10
Manufacturing	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD	3out of 4	3,558 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodthorpe Primary School Summerfield Road , Woodthorpe YO24 2RU	3out of 4	567 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP	3out of 4	1,921 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dringhouses Primary School St Helen's Road , Dringhouses YO24 1HW	3out of 4	1,963 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Copmanthorpe Primary School , Low Green YO23 3SB	3out of 4	2,164 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	2,227 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	1out of 4	1,784 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ	4out of 4	3,571 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF	3out of 4	3,664 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY	4out of 4	4,897 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA	4out of 4	4,931 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB	- not rated	1,729 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR	- not rated	2,499 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	2,227 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA	- not rated	3,206 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD	- not rated	3,469 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB	- not rated	4,265 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB	3out of 4	4,333 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buongiorno	Unit 3, Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive	309 yd
Woodthorpe Spice	59 Moorcroft Road	807 yd
Phill ya Boots Cafe	55 Moorcroft Road	807 yd
Foxwood Community Centre Hub	Foxwood Community Centre Hub, Bellhouse Way	894 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Quakerwood	Acomb Wood Drive		579 yd
Dick Turpin Inn	49 Moorcroft Road		807 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bengal Lounge Restaurant	Unit 1, Acomb Wood Shopping Ce, Acomb Wood Drive	579 yd
Silver Pearl	Unit 2, Acomb Wood Shopping Ce, Acomb Wood Drive	579 yd
Sloppy’s Burgers	Unit 4, Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive	579 yd
Woodfellaz Pizzeria and Grill	53 Moorcroft Road	807 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive		309 yd
Morrisons Daily	51 Moorcroft Road		807 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodthorpe Primary School SUMMERFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	489 yd
Foxwood Community Centre CRANFIELD PLACE		863 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	231 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	176.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO24 2XW