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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 51 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
51
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
26.62(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.28(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+22%)
Public order
5.18(-21%)
Other theft
4.35(-23%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Helston area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £735,000.

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
Semi-Detached33£280,000
Detached60£365,000
Flats10£132,500
Terraced54£231,000

10 years median price trend in Helston

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

All postcodes in Helston

TR130GF

Rinsey Drive

TR138UB

Gwealfolds Road

TR138JJ

Albion Road

TR138JW

Glynn Avenue

TR138AA

Meneage Street

TR138PW

Helston South & Meneage

TR138QY

Meneage Street

TR138NX

Fir Close

TR138HF

Monument Road

TR138TY

Station Road

TR138HE

Monument Road

TR138NS

The Paddock

TR138PQ

Gwealhellis Warren

TR138RY

Tyacke Road

TR130SR

Penzance Road

TR138SH

Grange Road

TR138WQ

Station Road

TR138XY

Quarry Park

TR138JN

Old Hill

TR138FT

Pen An Drea

TR138LL

Barton Close

TR138TQ

Church Street

TR138QL

Godolphin Road

TR138QJ

Godolphin Road

TR130FQ

Park An Fenten

TR138EY

Castle Green

TR130PG

Trelill Court

TR138UA

Belmont Road

TR130SP

Nanscober Place

TR138RD

Meneage Street

TR130SH

Parc An Gew

TR138PL

Helston North

TR138PF

Church Lane

TR138NQ

Cross Street

TR130FT

Mab Ha Broder

TR138FJ

Meneage Parc

TR138DD

Hermes Road

TR138XE

Kea Way

TR138QB

Godolphin Road

TR138EF

Angel Place

TR138BQ

Meneage Road

TR138LF

Green Crescent

TR138RE

Meneage Street

TR130DL

Pendeen Park

TR138SQ

Whitehill Terrace

TR138HH

Ratcliffes Lane

TR130QD

Tresprison Court

TR138JZ

Gwealdues

TR138FB

Tredinnick Wood Close

TR130SA

Newham Lane

TR138WS

Coinagehall Street

TR130FD

Gipsy Lane

TR138PY

Godolphin Road

TR138AY

Meneage Street

TR138TE

Church Street

TR138QS

Cades Parc

TR138TD

Church Street

TR127PP

Degibna Lane

TR138FH

Meneage Parc

TR138HL

Penhellaz Road

Data Sources

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