Orchard Way, Helmsley, York
House prices, sold prices and local information for YO62 5FB.
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At a glance
30 property sales on Orchard Way, Helmsley, York have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 12 Feb 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £497,053. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% detached, 27% semi-detached, 17% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Orchard Way range from £140,000 to £625,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Orchard Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Orchard Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all YO62 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 31 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £497,053 | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £333,119 | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Terraced | 5 | £350,980 | 23 Oct 2020 |
Sold prices on Orchard Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 12 Feb 2021 | £310,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 13 Nov 2020 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 23 Oct 2020 | £399,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 23 Oct 2020 | £399,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 8 Oct 2020 | £309,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 25 Sep 2020 | £140,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 25 Sep 2020 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 25 Sep 2020 | £140,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 15 Sep 2020 | £305,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 31, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 18 Aug 2020 | £479,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 24 Jun 2020 | £320,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 23, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 19 Jun 2020 | £420,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 27, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 29 Nov 2019 | £595,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 27 Sep 2019 | £595,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 30 Aug 2019 | £599,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 7 Aug 2019 | £435,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 31 Jul 2019 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 16 Jul 2019 | £495,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 12 Oct 2018 | £410,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 31 Jul 2018 | £425,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 4 Jul 2018 | £525,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 2 Jul 2018 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 18 Jun 2018 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 24 May 2018 | £495,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 4 May 2018 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 13 Apr 2018 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 29 Mar 2018 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 16 Mar 2018 | £575,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 21 Feb 2018 | £625,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 18 Dec 2017 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Orchard Way YO62 5FB | 16 Dec 2016 | £500,650 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Orchard Way | £500,650 (Dec 2016) → £425,000 (Jul 2018) → £485,000 (Sep 2020) | -3% over 4 yrs |
| 8, Orchard Way | £425,000 (Jul 2018) → £430,000 (Jul 2019) | +1% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Orchard Way
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchard Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Orchard Way is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Derwent Flood alert area
- River Riccal catchment Flood alert area
- River Rye catchment Flood alert area
- River Dove catchment Flood alert area
- River Rye and Borough Beck at Helmsley Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Orchard Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsley Community Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Carlton Road (E-bound, Linkfoot Lane) 4 min walk
- Linkfoot Close (W-bound, Linkfoot Lane) 4 min walk
- Feathers Hotel (adj, A170) 7 min walk
- Market Place (N-bound, A170) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Helmsley Surgery
Carlton Road, Helmsley, York · 0.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Helmsley · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Helmsley · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Helmsley Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
Dentists
- Helmsley Smiles Limited · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 975 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,140 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Yorkshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Orchard Way
Ethnic group
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 96.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.5% | 55.6% |
| No religion | 30.3% | 36.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.4% | 6.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.8% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.4% | 17% |
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 14% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Yorkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.1% | 42% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.6% | 31% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 11.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 15.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Yorkshire.
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