Area Info for Brafferton and Helperby (North Yorkshire)

Brafferton and Helperby (North Yorkshire, UK)

Brafferton and Helperby are two villages located in North Yorkshire, England. They are situated within the district of Hambleton and are part of the civil parish of Brafferton.

Location and Geography

The villages are positioned near the A19 road, providing convenient access to nearby towns such as York and Thirsk. The area is characterised by rural landscapes, farmland, and small residential communities.

History and Heritage

Both villages have historical roots dating back several centuries. Brafferton is known for its historic church, St. Peter's Church, which has features dating from the medieval period. Helperby has a history linked to agriculture and local trade, with traditional English village features.

Community and Amenities

The villages have a close-knit community with local amenities including a pub, a village hall, and small shops. The area is popular among those seeking a rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger towns and cities.

Transport

Transport links are primarily via road, with bus services connecting the villages to York, Thirsk, and other nearby locations. The proximity to the A19 makes commuting relatively straightforward.

Notable Features

Notable features include historic buildings, traditional English countryside scenery, and local events that foster community spirit. The villages are also known for their peaceful environment and scenic walking routes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.86 miles
Brafferton, Helperby, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2PA
Cundall Manor School2.42 miles
Helperby, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2RW
Sessay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.73 miles
Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3NA
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School3.59 miles
Short Road, Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3DL
Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School3.99 miles
Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9DS
Boroughbridge Primary School4.11 miles
York Road, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9EB
Alne Primary School4.13 miles
Main Street, Alne, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1RT
Boroughbridge High School4.41 miles
Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JX
Easingwold Community Primary School4.44 miles
Thirsk Road, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 3HJ
Topcliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.71 miles
School Lane, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RG
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.72 miles
Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3LN
Easingwold School4.87 miles
York Road, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 3EF
Husthwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.95 miles
Low Street, Husthwaite, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 4QA
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School5.22 miles
Reas Lane, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9QB
Queen Mary's School5.32 miles
Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3BZ
Roecliffe Church of England Primary School5.48 miles
Roecliffe, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9LY
Health
Clinic
Yorkshire Fatigue Clinic Ltd - Alne4.13 miles
Prospect House, Main Street, Alne, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1RT
White Horse View 5.00 miles
Copperclay Walk,, YO61 3QN
Thirsk Health Centre7.19 miles
Chapel Street, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1LG
Lambert Memorial Community Hospital7.24 miles
Chapel Street, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1LU
Hbss Park Street Surgery8.77 miles
7-8 Park Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AX
Ripon Health Centre8.78 miles
Ripon And District Community Hosp, Firby Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PR
Stockwell Road Surgery10.25 miles
21 Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0JY
Alexander House10.29 miles
Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0UB
Beech House Surgery10.29 miles
1 Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0UB
Lascelles Younger Disabled Unit12.50 miles
Highgate Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4PA
The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre12.54 miles
Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SX
Harrogate Satellite Renal Unit, Heatherdene12.56 miles
Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SY
Heatherdene12.56 miles
Lancaster Park Road,, Harrogate, HG2 7SY
Kingswood Surgery12.64 miles
Kingswood House, 14 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SA
Strensall Health Care Centre12.79 miles
Southfields Road, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5UA
Systems House12.89 miles
Amy Johnson Way,, YO30 4XT
GP
Church Lane Surgery0.88 miles
Main Street, Helperby, York, YO61 2NS
Church Lane Surgery4.14 miles
Church Lane, Boroughbridge, York, N Yorkshire, YO51 9BD
Drs Parker, Chappelow & Doswell4.53 miles
Long Street, Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3RP
Millfield Surgery4.79 miles
Millfield Surgery, Millfield Lane, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 3JR
Tollerton Surgery5.57 miles
5 - 7 Hambleton View, Tollerton, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1QW
Dr CASEY & partners7.19 miles
The Doctors` Surgery, The Health Centre, Chapel Street, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1LG
Lambert Medical Centre7.24 miles
The Lambert Medical Ctr., 2 Chapel Street, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1LU
Dr JONES & Dr McPHERSON8.27 miles
North Back Lane, Stillington, York, N Yorkshire, YO61 1LL
Springbank Surgery8.63 miles
York Road, Green Hammerton, York, N Yorkshire, YO26 8BN
North House Surgery8.67 miles
North House Surgery, North House, North Street, Ripon, HG4 1HL
Dr Fletcher & partners8.77 miles
The Surgery, 7-8 Park Street, Ripon, HG4 2AX
Ripon Spa Surgery8.78 miles
Ripon Spa Surgery, Park Street, ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2BE
Ampleforth surgery9.69 miles
Ampleforth Surgery, Back Lane, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4EF
Stockwell Road Surgery10.25 miles
21 Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, N Yorkshire, HG5 0JY
Beech House Surgery10.29 miles
1 Ash Tree Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0UB
EASTGATE MEDICAL GROUP10.44 miles
Eastgate Surgery, 31b York Place, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0AD
Hospital
St Monicas Hospital4.96 miles
Long Street, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, YO61 3JD
Ripon and District Community Hospital8.78 miles
Firby Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PR
Harrogate District Hospital12.54 miles
Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SX
The Briary Wing at Harrogate District Hospital12.54 miles
Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Clifton Park Hospital13.08 miles
Bluebeck Drive, Shipton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5RA
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate13.10 miles
23 Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2JL
BMI The Duchy Hospital13.69 miles
Queens Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0HF
Nuffield Health, York Hospital14.21 miles
Haxby Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8TA
The York Hospital14.35 miles
The York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8HE
Bootham Park Hospital14.37 miles
Bootham Park Hospital, York, Yorkshire, YO30 7BY
White Cross Rehabilitation Hospital14.42 miles
White Cross Road, Wilson Drive, Huntington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8JR
St Helens Rehabilitation Hospital15.23 miles
1a Nelsons Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1HD
Partnerships in Care Stockton Hall Hospital15.51 miles
Stockton Hall, The Village, Stockton On The Forest, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9UN
Friarage Hospital Site15.56 miles
Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1JG
Mental health services at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton15.56 miles
Northallerton, DL6 1JG
The Retreat Hospital York15.87 miles
107 Heslington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5BN
Pharmacy
Dh and G Treharne Ltd4.14 miles
The Pharmacy, 26 High Street, Boroughbridge, YO51 9AW
Homecare (Yorkshire) Limited5.87 miles
Unit Aa,Alanbrooke Ind Pk, Station Road, Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, YO7 3SE
Tesco In Store Pharmacy7.21 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PZ
Boots7.24 miles
1 Chapel Street, Thirsk, YO7 1LU
Boots7.27 miles
28 Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1LB
Marsden Pharmacy8.65 miles
Marsden Pharmacy North Street, 81 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1DP
Boots8.66 miles
27 Market Place West, Ripon, HG4 1BN
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc8.70 miles
Harrogate Road, Quarry Moor, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2SB
Spa Pharmacy8.71 miles
Spa Pharmacy, 4 Westgate Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AT
Boots10.04 miles
Nycs Store, Chain Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DH
Boots10.38 miles
Unit 4a St James Retail Park, Grimbald Crag Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8PZ
Lloydspharmacy10.43 miles
34 High Street, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EQ
Pr Naylor Chemist Ltd10.46 miles
40-42 Market Place, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AG
Boots10.46 miles
22-28 Market Place, Knaresborough, HG5 8AG
Charles S Bullen Stomacare Limited11.13 miles
Unit 5,London Ebor Bus.Pk, Millfield Lane, York, YO26 6RY
Lloydspharmacy11.79 miles
54A High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JE
Leisure
Park
NEWBY HALL (Grade II* Listed)6.47 miles
NEWBURGH PRIORY (Grade II Listed)7.31 miles
ALLERTON PARK (Grade II Listed)7.91 miles
CLEVELAND WAY8.04 miles
BENINGBROUGH HALL (Grade II Listed)8.33 miles
QUARRY MOOR8.87 miles
NORTON CONYERS (Grade II Listed)9.09 miles
HELL WATH9.29 miles
GILLING CASTLE (Grade II Listed)9.84 miles
STUDLEY ROYAL PARK INCLUDING THE RUINS OF FOUNTAINS ABBEY10.69 miles
THE LONG WALK, KNARESBOROUGH (Grade II Listed)10.70 miles
RIBSTON HALL (Grade II Listed)10.94 miles
STUDLEY ROYAL (Grade I Listed)11.08 miles
RIEVAULX TERRACE (Grade I Listed)11.91 miles
PLUMPTON ROCKS (Grade II* Listed)11.98 miles
NOSTERFIELD12.22 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Nr Thirsk4.03 miles
Dishforth Bks, Nr Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3EZ
SPAR Boroughbridge4.14 miles
37, High Street, Yorkshire, YO51 9AW
Morrisons Boroughbridge4.61 miles
Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9UR
Londis Alanbrook Barracks - Gb3441324.66 miles
Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3EY
Co-op York4.82 miles
Easingwold, YO61 3AG
Costcutter Easingwold4.87 miles
131 Long Street, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, YO61 3JB
Co-op York4.92 miles
Long Street, YO61 3JB
Costcutter Thirsk6.27 miles
Topcliffe Bks, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3EY
Tesco Thirsk (Superstore)7.21 miles
Station Rd, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PZ
Lidl Thirsk7.26 miles
Station Road Store, Station Road, Thirsk, YO7 1TQ
Co-op Thirsk7.28 miles
Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1LB
Nisa Local7.49 miles
72-74 Long St, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1AU
Londis Penny Petroleum, Thirsk7.57 miles
Thirsk Service Station, Thirsk, YO7 1BB
ALDI 34 Stonebridgegate8.43 miles
Ripon, HG4 1LH
Co-op Ripon8.54 miles
Petrol Harrogate Road, HG4 2SD
Sainsbury's Ripon8.62 miles
5 Market Place East, Ripon, HG4 1BP
Transport
Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport22.88 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport26.88 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport46.08 miles
Sheffield City Airport50.80 miles
Bus Stop
The Oak Tree (SW)0.81 miles
The Oak Tree (NE)0.81 miles
Doctors Surgery (SE)0.86 miles
The Jubilee Fountain (N)0.87 miles
Lane End (SW)0.98 miles
Lane End (NE)0.98 miles
Jobbing Cross Bridge (N)1.77 miles
Jobbing Cross Bridge (S)1.77 miles
Crossroads (S)2.14 miles
Crossroads (NW)2.15 miles
Moor Lane (SE)2.51 miles
Moor Lane (NW)2.52 miles
Pinfold Cottage (NW)2.53 miles
Methodist Church (NE)2.54 miles
Back Lane (SE)2.54 miles
Black Bull Inn (NE)2.55 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge South Side31.61 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side31.72 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal60.27 miles
Railway Station
Thirsk Rail Station7.32 miles
Cattal Rail Station9.07 miles
Hammerton Rail Station9.20 miles
Knaresborough Rail Station10.50 miles
Starbeck Rail Station11.83 miles
Poppleton Rail Station12.43 miles
Harrogate Rail Station13.13 miles
Hornbeam Park Rail Station13.51 miles
York Rail Station14.73 miles
Pannal Rail Station14.84 miles
Northallerton Rail Station15.08 miles
Weeton Rail Station17.95 miles
Ulleskelf Rail Station19.40 miles
Malton Rail Station20.79 miles
Church Fenton Rail Station21.14 miles
Cross Gates Rail Station23.09 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (YO61 2R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment327
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
4, TOWNEND WAY
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2QW		£720,000
2025-08-19
detached
freehold
HOMEWAYS, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PS		£460,000
2025-07-31
terraced
freehold
2, TOWNEND WAY
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2QW		£600,000
2025-01-03
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PS		£267,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-11-20   £197,500
22, BROAD FORD DRIVE
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AB		£207,825
2024-11-05
semidetached (New)
freehold
24, BROAD FORD DRIVE
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AB		£207,825
2024-11-05
semidetached (New)
freehold
17, BROAD FORD DRIVE
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AB		£113,924
2024-09-06
semidetached (New)
freehold
9, BROAD FORD DRIVE
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AB		£113,924
2024-09-06
semidetached (New)
freehold
11, BROAD FORD DRIVE
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AB		£113,924
2024-09-06
semidetached (New)
freehold
19, BROAD FORD DRIVE
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AB		£113,924
2024-09-06
semidetached (New)
freehold
SOUTH COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£242,500
2024-08-27
semidetached
freehold
VALLEY HOUSE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PS		£316,000
2025-03-10
terraced
freehold
THE HALF MOON HOUSE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PS		£636,000
2024-11-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-06   £570,000
THE OLD COACHING HOUSE, DRURY LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PJ		£285,000
2024-07-09
terraced
freehold
RYE HOUSE, 5B, CRAVEN COURT
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AA		£881,000
2024-04-05
detached (New)
freehold
COBBLERS COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£325,000
2024-05-31
terraced
freehold
JAMESON HOUSE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£292,500
2024-02-22
detached
freehold
CHESTNUT VIEW, RASKELF ROAD
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PF		£125,000
2023-12-15
semidetached
freehold
2, CHESTNUT ROW
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PE		£180,000
2023-11-22
terraced
freehold
THE OLD SHOP, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£490,000
2023-01-12
terraced
freehold
GREEN VALE, BACK LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PL		£222,500
2022-11-25
semidetached
freehold
12, MANOR DRIVE
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2QA		£272,000
2022-11-04
terraced
freehold
WIELD HOUSE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£326,500
2022-09-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
NORTH COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£180,000
2022-09-09
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-09-18   £162,950
OAK DENE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£215,000
2022-05-31
terraced
freehold
THE OLD CHAPEL, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PS		£235,000
2022-02-25
terraced
freehold
5, CRAVEN COURT
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AA		£750,000
2021-06-24
detached (New)
freehold
THE WHITE HOUSE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£417,500
2021-06-16
semidetached
freehold
4, CRAVEN COURT
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AA		£550,000
2021-05-26
detached (New)
freehold
2, CRAVEN COURT
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AA		£395,000
2021-03-25
semidetached (New)
freehold
6, CRAVEN COURT
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AA		£850,000
2021-03-22
detached (New)
freehold
3, CRAVEN COURT
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AA		£450,000
2021-03-18
detached (New)
freehold
COURT LEET, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PW		£452,500
2021-02-17
semidetached
freehold
1, CRAVEN COURT
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2AA		£365,000
2021-02-17
semidetached (New)
freehold
WOODHALL HOUSE, BACK LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PL		£508,000
2021-02-05
detached
freehold
3, BACK LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PL		£210,000
2020-12-18
terraced
freehold
4, DRURY LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PJ		£210,000
2020-12-18
terraced
freehold
2, DRURY LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PJ		£225,000
2020-10-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-04-26   £180,000
VALLEY COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PS		£307,500
2020-10-06
terraced
freehold
FINGALS, BACK LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PL		£189,000
2020-09-25
detached
freehold
HARTWOOD COTTAGE, BACK LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PL		£350,000
2020-03-20
detached
freehold
1, BACK LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PL		£209,000
2020-02-07
terraced
freehold
CANDY COTTAGE, DRURY LANE
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PJ		£145,000
2019-02-28
terraced
freehold
3, BIRCHWOOD GARDENS
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2QN		£475,000
2018-10-12
detached
freehold
THE PLANT NURSERY
HELPERBY
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2QR		£33,500
2018-10-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, RASKELF ROAD
BRAFFERTON
YORK
NORTH YORKSHIRE
YO61 2PF		£195,000
2018-08-23
semidetached
freehold
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