What home types are most common in Helston?

Housing mix: detached 33.9%, semi-detached 27.0%.

What are house prices in Helston?

Based on 162 recent sales, the median price is £265,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What are prices by property type in Helston?

Latest medians: Detached £350,000, Semi-detached £251,500, Terraced £230,000, Flats £129,000.

How much social housing is near Helston?

About 10.5% across the Helston area.

How many households are in Helston?

There are 5,214 households in Helston

What's the average income in Helston?

Average resident income is about £42,900 per year.

What's the Helston population and density?

Helston population is 12,172 with density 827.6 per km².

Crime level in Helston is moderate with about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How deprived is Helston?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 18418 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Helston and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in Helston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / South West / Cornwall / Helston

About

Helston is a historic market town in Cornwall, located near the Lizard Peninsula. The town is known for its traditional events, including the annual Flora Day celebration, which dates back centuries. Helston has a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with a central high street lined with independent shops and cafes. The area is surrounded by countryside, with easy access to coastal paths and nearby beaches like Porthleven and Gunwalloe.

The town serves as a hub for the local farming community, with a weekly market offering fresh produce. Helston is also home to the Helston Museum, which showcases the area’s mining and agricultural heritage. The River Cober runs through the town, leading to the nearby Loe Pool, Cornwall’s largest freshwater lake. With its blend of history and natural surroundings, Helston provides a quiet base for exploring Cornwall’s south coast.

Area overview

On average Helston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Helston is £42,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Helston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

10.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Helston Population

12,172

Population density

827.6 per km²

Demographics

British

11,557

94.95%

Other White

204

1.68%

Other

126

1.04%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 12,172

Housing

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

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	55	£350,000	£232,600	£300,000	£401,250	£531,800
Flats	8	£129,000	£113,588	£121,563	£141,625	£173,150
Semi-Detached	47	£251,500	£107,500	£191,875	£290,000	£350,000
Terraced	52	£230,000	£141,538	£200,000	£260,750	£290,495

10 years price trend in Helston

All postcodes in Helston

TR138QB

Godolphin Road

TR138SG

Castel Wary Close

TR138WQ

Station Road

TR127PP

Degibna Lane

TR130LS

Helston

TR130PH

Gweek Lane

TR138BL

Meneage Street

TR138HB

Almshouse Hill

TR138HG

Mill Lane

TR138JL

Albion Road

TR138QQ

Helston

TR138RL

Meneage Street

TR138RT

The Parade

TR138RY

Tyacke Road

TR138RZ

Tyacke Road

TR138SP

Helston

TR138TE

Helston

TR138TR

Tremenheere Avenue

TR138WJ

Pasmore Road

TR138XH

Crosswalla Fields

TR130DJ

Helston

TR130FU

Helston

TR138BA

Beacon Parc

TR130SP

Gwarth An Drae

TR138NJ

Church Street

TR138AA

Meneage Street

TR138AS

Penberthy Road

TR138BU

Esmonde Road

TR138DR

Meneage Street

TR138GJ

Lowarth Close

TR138GR

Parc Holland

TR138JH

Albion Road

TR138LB

Gwealdues

TR138TW

Brixton Terrace

TR138XF

Helston

TR130DH

Carey Park

TR130FX

Helston

TR138AE

Beacon Parc

TR138AH

The Parade

TR138HL

Penhellaz Road

TR138JQ

Albion Road

TR138LU

Redruth Road

TR138NP

Hillcrest

TR138PE

Church Lane

TR138PZ

Godolphin Road

TR138SF

Castel Wary Close

TR130QL

Parc Ledrak

TR138AN

Beacon Parc

TR138BS

Anson Way

TR138DA

Clodgey Lane

TR138EB

Church Street

TR138GP

Barbican Close

TR138LQ

Barton Close

TR138LZ

Manor Way

TR138QT

Higher Well Lane

TR138QU

Kellaway Park

TR138RF

Meneage Street

TR138RG

Helston

TR138WF

Hellis Wartha

TR138WH

Pasmore Road

TR138BE

Helston

TR138DB

Grenville Road

TR138FW

Plover Avenue

TR138JD

Bullock Lane

TR138JE

Coronation Place

TR138LS

Canons Place

TR138NW

Gander Lane

TR138NZ

Osborne Parc

TR138UY

Chytroose Close

TR130EW

Water-Ma-Trout

TR130SX

Gweal Wartha

TR138RW

Meneage Street

TR138SW

Meneage Street

TR138UH

Roselidden Parc

TR138US

Coinagehall Street

TR138UZ

Fitzsimmons Close

TR138QN

Godolphin Road

TR130FP

Falmouth Road

TR130PJ

Parc Bowen

TR130PU

Gweek Lane

TR133BR

Helston

TR138EQ

Coinagehall Street

TR138LR

Canons Place

TR138LT

Redruth Road

TR138NT

Parc Eglos

TR138SH

Glynn Avenue

TR138TG

Church Street

TR138TL

Gwealfolds Road

TR138TX

Station Road

TR130FF

Park An Daras

TR130LW

Parc Eglos

TR138AF

Kingsley Way

TR138HR

Mill Lane

TR138SS

Park An Harvey

TR138TU

Helston

TR138XA

Church Street

TR127PR

Degibna Lane

TR130DL

Pendeen Park

TR130FR

Helston

TR138DQ

Hawke Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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