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Helston South & Meneage

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About

Helston South & Meneage is a rural ward in the far west of Cornwall, centred on the historic market town of Helston. The area extends southwards to encompass the agricultural peninsula known as the Meneage, often described as Cornwall's 'granite spine'. This landscape is characterised by a network of narrow lanes, small villages, and working farms set amidst patchwork fields. The town itself functions as a commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding communities.

The ward includes the upper reaches of the Helford River, with its wooded creeks and quiet inlets. The area is known for its horticulture, particularly daffodil growing, which shapes the springtime scenery. The annual Flora Day celebration in Helston, with its distinctive Furry Dance weaving through the streets and into local homes and businesses, defines the community calendar. The coastline here is largely undeveloped, with access to the South West Coast Path near Porthleven.

Area overview

On average Helston South & Meneage has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Helston South & Meneage is £48,787 per year. There are 4 schools in Helston South & Meneage: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Helston South & Meneage is home to around 7,425 people, with a population density of about 119.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Helston South & Meneage Population
7,425
Population density
119.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.62(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.11(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.49(+139%)
Public order
8.48(+30%)
Other theft
7.95(+41%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,948
93.59%
Other White
150
2.02%
Other
87
1.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.43%
Irish
31
0.42%
Total population: 7,424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,949
33.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,221
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
875
15.04%
No qualifications
796
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 5,818

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,092
35.92%
Owns with a mortgage
718
23.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
535
17.6%
Other forms of private rent
319
10.49%
Other social rented
259
8.52%
Total households: 3,040

Property prices in Helston South & Meneage

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Helston South & Meneage area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Helston South & Meneage in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Helston South & Meneage over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£402,500
Flats5£128,000
Semi-Detached18£298,848
Terraced36£223,500

10 years median price trend in Helston South & Meneage

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helston South & Meneage.

All postcodes in Helston South & Meneage

TR138EZ

Castle Green

TR138FZ

Clodgey Lane

TR138WR

The Floras

TR126HY

Helston South & Meneage

TR138RN

Meneage Street

TR138PW

Helston South & Meneage

TR138SJ

Grange Road

TR127AQ

Parc Bottom

TR126LU

Cury Cross Lanes

TR126BP

Moor Parc

TR126BQ

Gweek Drive

TR126JL

Helston South & Meneage

TR138HD

Nettles Hill

TR138DD

Hermes Road

TR126AN

Higher Lane

TR133BT

Helston South & Meneage

TR126AA

Glebe Close

TR138JL

Albion Road

TR126JW

St Anthony

TR138DG

Pellew Crescent

TR133BP

Helston South & Meneage

TR126UF

Helston South & Meneage

TR138FP

Bosnoweth

TR138HS

Castle Hill

TR138JD

Coronation Place

TR138BT

Boscawen Road

TR126UJ

Bonallack Lane

TR130NQ

Gweek Lane

TR138AZ

Meneage Street

TR138XJ

Stannum Close

TR138JN

Old Hill

TR138XE

Kea Way

TR126BG

Gweek Drive

TR138BW

Henliston Drive

TR126LA

Orchard Lane

TR138ED

Pasmore Road

TR126LW

Tregear Close

TR138EQ

Coinagehall Street

TR126ER

Helston South & Meneage

TR138HN

Penzance Road

TR126JZ

Penarvon

TR126EF

Helston South & Meneage

TR138EF

Angel Place

TR138JA

Meneage Road

TR138DH

Hibernia Road

TR138WL

Roundhouse Way

TR138JJ

Albion Road

TR138BY

Hichens Road

TR138BS

Anson Way

TR138EE

Coinagehall Street

TR130FD

Gipsy Lane

TR138ER

Coinagehall Street

TR130LL

Helston South & Meneage

TR130SR

Penzance Road

TR130QB

Helston South & Meneage

TR138WN

Helston South & Meneage

TR138EH

Chapel Terrace

TR138BU

Esmonde Road

TR130QD

Tresprison Court

TR126HQ

Flushing Cove

TR126JA

Helston South & Meneage

TR138HL

Penhellaz Road

TR126HZ

Helston South & Meneage

TR127QT

Skyburriowe Lane

TR138SA

Borlase Close

TR138SH

Grange Road

TR130PE

The Drive

TR126AB

Glebe Close

TR138PG

Five Wells Lane

TR138JW

Glynn Avenue

TR138TH

Market Place

TR127RH

Helston South & Meneage

TR126BY

Helston South & Meneage

TR138WH

Fallow Road

TR126HE

Gillan

TR138FY

Hawkins Way

TR126JB

Helston South & Meneage

TR126JX

Orchard Lane

TR138SE

Park Crescent

TR126DN

Green Hill

TR126HJ

Helston South & Meneage

TR126UB

Helston South & Meneage

TR138JB

Jubilee Terrace

TR127AB

Helston South & Meneage

TR130QQ

Helston South & Meneage

TR130GF

Rinsey Drive

TR127AD

Helston South & Meneage

TR127QR

Gilly Hill

TR138SN

Furry Way

TR138BZ

Clodgey Way

TR138HZ

Chygothow

TR138DQ

Troubridge Road

TR138DB

Grenville Road

TR126UD

Gweek Drive

TR138XA

Church Street

TR126BN

Bouldens Orchard

TR138DF

Bligh Crescent

TR138BL

Meneage Road

TR126BZ

Fords Hill

TR127BB

Cury Cross Lanes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.