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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

TR133BS

Helston South & Meneage

TR126AE

Gear Hill

TR126DT

Tregidden Hill

TR127AF

Helston South & Meneage

TR138SG

Park View Road

TR126DD

Helston South & Meneage

TR138BQ

Meneage Road

TR126HT

High Lane

TR138BP

Nansloe Close

TR127AE

Chapel Hill

TR138BX

Esmonde Road

TR126JH

Vicarage Lane

TR138QG

Pine Close

TR138DE

Trewavas Crescent

TR130NT

Trussal Row

TR138WS

Coinagehall Street

TR138WE

Hellis Wartha

TR126UN

Forthcrom

TR138HT

Old Hill

TR138JR

Nans Kestenen

TR126DA

Tremayne

TR130NY

Helston South & Meneage

TR126DB

Helston South & Meneage

TR138FQ

Hawkins Way

TR126AS

Helston South & Meneage

TR126LR

Skyburriowe Lane

TR138QX

Clodgey Lane

TR138HE

Monument Road

TR138FU

Waverley Heights

TR126AX

Follet Close

TR126HG

Gillan

TR126LD

Helston South & Meneage

TR126AH

Helston South & Meneage

TR127AA

Helston South & Meneage

TR138WJ

Sika Drive

TR126JN

Helston South & Meneage

TR138SF

Castel Wary Close

TR130GG

Helston South & Meneage

TR130NX

Helston South & Meneage

TR138EU

Coinagehall Street

TR126AU

Langweath Estate

TR126HH

Helston South & Meneage

TR138SL

Grange Road

TR138RZ

Tyacke Road

TR126HN

Helston South & Meneage

TR138BN

Clodgey Lane

TR126HA

Vicarage Lane

TR126JP

Kensa Kew

TR126LQ

Mawgan

TR127PU

Helston South & Meneage

TR138HB

Almshouse Hill

TR130QH

Gweek Lane

TR138RR

Tyacke Road

TR138HF

Monument Road

TR127QJ

Helston South & Meneage

TR126UG

Rose Terrace

TR126UP

Cryben

TR138DN

Hawke Road

TR126BT

Green Hill

TR126LN

Mawgan

TR130GE

Helston South & Meneage

TR138EL

Coinagehall Street

TR126DW

Newtown

TR126DE

Gear Hill

TR138JG

Bulwark Road

TR133AN

Coinagehall Street

TR115QH

Helston South & Meneage

TR126UA

Chapel Hill

TR138RB

Meneage Street

TR138XF

Copper Road

TR126BU

Fords Hill

TR127QP

Helston South & Meneage

TR126EN

Helston South & Meneage

TR127AG

Lower Parc Estate

TR126AD

Helston South & Meneage

TR126TY

Helston South & Meneage

TR130SB

Degibna Lane

TR138RE

Meneage Street

TR138US

Upton Ope

TR138DR

Meneage Street

TR126HU

Helston South & Meneage

TR126BL

Gilly Gabben Industrial Estate

TR126UQ

Bonallack Lane

TR138SR

Albion Road

TR138EY

Castle Green

TR126LB

Helston South & Meneage

TR138TG

Church Street

TR126UR

Penwyth

TR130FR

Helston South & Meneage

TR126LH

Mawgan

TR138BH

Meneage Road

TR138JF

Bulwark Road

TR127PR

Degibna Lane

TR126HD

Carne

TR126LJ

Mawgan

TR130NG

Gweek Lane

TR126AT

Lower Lane

TR126UW

Meneth

TR138AA

Meneage Street

TR115RR

Bonallack Lane

Data Sources

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