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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

TR126BD

Helston South & Meneage

TR126UH

Helston South & Meneage

TR138TQ

Church Street

TR138NA

Lady Street

TR138NG

Cross Street

TR126TX

Helston South & Meneage

TR126JJ

Minster Terrace

TR126BW

St Martins Green

TR126AQ

Helston South & Meneage

TR126DF

Gear Hill

TR138RY

Tyacke Road

TR138SB

Bullock Lane

TR126BX

Henforth Cottages

TR126JU

Helston South & Meneage

TR126TR

Kiln Meadows

TR138JQ

Albion Road

TR138XY

Quarry Park

TR130QF

Pollard Mill Bungalows

TR126DH

Fords Hill

TR126DG

Helston South & Meneage

TR138RL

Meneage Street

TR138SD

Penventon View

TR138GU

Tregarrick View

TR126UE

New Row

TR126BB

Helston South & Meneage

TR138JT

Falmouth Road

TR138RX

Penview Crescent

TR130QA

Captains Lane

TR126AG

Helston South & Meneage

TR126AL

Ponstantual Hill

TR130QG

Helston South & Meneage

TR138RW

Meneage Street

TR126DP

Newtown

TR138WP

Fawn Close

TR126AF

Home Farm Cottages

TR126HR

Minster Meadow

TR126TU

Post Office Row

TR126EG

Helston South & Meneage

TR126AY

St Keverne Road

TR138DA

Clodgey Lane

TR138HP

St Johns Road

TR138RU

Prospect Place

TR130RA

Porthleven Road

TR126HB

Carne

TR126ET

Helston South & Meneage

TR126LP

Skyburriowe Lane

TR126BS

Greenhill Terrace

TR126JY

Helston South & Meneage

TR138FW

Plover Avenue

TR138FR

Bosnoweth

TR126BH

Gweek Drive

TR138QA

Helston South & Meneage

TR126JD

Helston South & Meneage

TR126DJ

Helston South & Meneage

TR138RD

Meneage Street

TR126BA

Rosevear Hill

TR126JG

Minster Fields

TR127PP

Degibna Lane

TR138BJ

Casterills Road

TR126HL

Gillan

TR126HS

Tregonwell

TR126EE

Tretharrup

TR138WF

Hellis Wartha

TR126BE

Helston South & Meneage

TR138HR

St Johns Road

TR126HF

Gillan Cove

TR138DJ

Esmonde Road

TR138YJ

Champions Court

TR138EB

Coinagehall Street

TR126AZ

Rosevear Hill

TR138JE

Coronation Place

TR138DL

Hawke Road

TR126AJ

Lower Lane

TR126DR

Newtown

TR127QU

Cury Cross Lanes

TR126TZ

Helston South & Meneage

TR138HU

Penzance Road

TR126HX

Helston South & Meneage

TR126BJ

Helston South & Meneage

TR138JH

Albion Road

TR138QU

Kellaway Park

TR130QJ

Helston South & Meneage

TR138HH

Ratcliffes Lane

TR138SQ

Whitehill Terrace

Data Sources

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