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About

Helston is a market town situated in the far west of Cornwall. The area is defined by the Cober river valley and lies close to the Lizard Peninsula. Its landscape includes agricultural land and is near to several tidal creeks leading into the Helford River.

The town is known for the annual Flora Day festival each May, when residents perform the Furry Dance through the decorated streets and into local homes and businesses. The surrounding area contains the historic Godolphin Estate and the mining landscapes of the Wendron parish.

Area overview

On average Helston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Helston is £50,705 per year. There are 4 schools in Helston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Helston is home to around 12,172 people, with a population density of about 827.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Helston Population
12,172
Population density
827.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.78(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.68(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(+31%)
Public order
4.52(-31%)
Other theft
4.11(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,557
94.95%
Other White
204
1.68%
Other
126
1.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
50
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.37%
Total population: 12,172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,981
30.77%
Level 3 (A level)
2,022
20.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,525
15.74%
No qualifications
1,414
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
916
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 9,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,864
35.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,466
28.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
848
16.26%
Other social rented
480
9.21%
Other forms of private rent
355
6.81%
Total households: 5,214

Property prices in Helston

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £265,500 in Helston area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £653,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Helston 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£361,000
Flats9£135,000
Semi-Detached43£275,000
Terraced60£231,250

10 years median price trend in Helston

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

All postcodes in Helston

TR138PZ

Godolphin Road

TR130FX

Gwel Trelulla

TR138TB

St James Place

TR138GS

Godolphin Road

TR138AX

Trengrouse Way

TR138EU

Coinagehall Street

TR138PL

Helston North

TR130GA

Crowan, Sithney & Wendron

TR138HN

Penzance Road

TR138RJ

Olivers Terrace

TR138SL

Grange Road

TR138TZ

Osborne Parc

TR138UJ

Sanctuary Lane Flats

TR138UX

Trenance Close

TR130BX

Crowan, Sithney & Wendron

TR130PG

Trelill Court

TR138BQ

Meneage Road

TR138FP

Bosnoweth

TR138GG

Willows Mews

TR138NA

Lady Street

TR138NR

Parc Eglos

TR138SD

Penventon View

TR138YA

Tregarrick Close

TR130FT

Mab Ha Broder

TR138ER

Coinagehall Street

TR138JZ

Gwealdues

TR138PD

Marconi Close

TR138PX

Godolphin Road

TR138RQ

Meneage Street

TR138FG

Meneage Parc

TR138EY

Castle Green

TR138GU

Tregarrick View

TR138HQ

St Johns Close

TR138JA

Meneage Road

TR138JR

Nans Kestenen

TR138RN

Meneage Street

TR138TH

Market Place

TR138NL

Sea View Terrace

TR138PP

Wendron Street

TR138QL

Godolphin Road

TR130FD

Gipsy Lane

TR130FQ

Park An Fenten

TR130QD

Tresprison Court

TR130SL

Pendeen Park

TR138FE

Century Close

TR138FS

Wheal Oak

TR138GX

Kew Hal An Tow

TR138NQ

Cross Street

TR138PA

Osborne Parc

TR138TN

Belmont Villas

TR138UN

Hillcrest

TR138WL

Roundhouse Way

TR138WP

Fawn Close

TR138FT

Pen An Drea

TR130BU

Crowan, Sithney & Wendron

TR138AB

Meneage Street

TR138HW

St Johns Road

TR138JJ

Albion Road

TR138LW

Redruth Road

TR138PJ

Clodgey Lane

TR138RB

Meneage Street

TR138UG

Sanctuary Lane

TR130DA

Bal Road

TR130PQ

Gweek Lane

TR138AR

Penberthy Road

TR138FA

Lower Silver Hill

TR138HS

Castle Hill

TR138AW

Oates Road

TR138GA

Seneschall Park

TR138GE

Barbican Way

TR138GQ

Tremenva Court

TR138JS

The Old School Yard

TR138LA

Gwealdues

TR138YE

Cunnack Close

TR138AQ

Parc An Dower

TR138DL

Hawke Road

TR138LH

Trenethick Parc

TR138NN

Church Hill

TR138PU

Wendron Street

TR138UU

Penmere Close

TR130FN

Park Wartha

TR138GF

Golva Close

TR138LE

Green Crescent

TR138NG

Cross Street

TR138WR

The Floras

TR138YQ

Parc Eglos

TR130FH

Park An Daras

TR130RA

Porthleven Road

TR138FB

Tredinnick Wood Close

TR138HH

Ratcliffes Lane

TR138LD

West Close

TR138QA

Helston South & Meneage

TR138YG

Brewery Lane

TR130QB

Helston South & Meneage

TR138AG

Trengrouse Way

TR138AY

Meneage Street

TR138HE

Monument Road

TR138LL

Barton Close

TR138UL

Sanctuary Lane

TR130SB

Degibna Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.