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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 165 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 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
Detached59£362,000
Flats9£135,000
Semi-Detached40£272,500
Terraced57£235,000

10 years median price trend in Helston

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

All postcodes in Helston

TR138UW

Hillcrest

TR127PR

Degibna Lane

TR130DL

Pendeen Park

TR130FR

Helston South & Meneage

TR138GW

Gwendrona Way

TR130BZ

Millbrook Cottages

TR130FZ

An Gew

TR138AZ

Meneage Street

TR138BP

Nansloe Close

TR138DN

Hawke Road

TR138QH

Winns Row

TR130GF

Rinsey Drive

TR138BY

Hichens Road

TR138GH

Hellescoth Way

TR138JF

Bulwark Road

TR138QD

Godolphin Road

TR138TD

Church Street

TR138DD

Hermes Road

TR138PF

Church Lane

TR130FY

Crowan, Sithney & Wendron

TR138GD

Barbican Close

TR138JY

Roskilling

TR138PW

Helston South & Meneage

TR138QW

Meneage Street

TR138RR

Tyacke Road

TR138WE

Hellis Wartha

TR130BY

Crowan, Sithney & Wendron

TR138AU

Trelawney Road

TR138DH

Hibernia Road

TR138EE

Coinagehall Street

TR138HU

Penzance Road

TR138QF

Godolphin Road

TR138SR

Albion Road

TR127AA

Helston South & Meneage

TR138BW

Henliston Drive

TR138BX

Esmonde Road

TR138DY

Wendron Street

TR138GN

Treworlis Close

TR133BP

Helston South & Meneage

TR138FZ

Clodgey Lane

TR130FJ

Park An Fenten

TR130FW

Crowan, Sithney & Wendron

TR130SR

Penzance Road

TR138GL

Roskruge Close

TR138JX

Falmouth Road

TR138LG

East Close

TR138LP

Redruth Road

TR138RE

Meneage Street

TR138YJ

Champions Court

TR130GG

Helston South & Meneage

TR130SA

Newham Lane

TR138BT

Boscawen Road

TR138DE

Trewavas Crescent

TR138PT

Wendron Street

TR130BS

Gwarth An Drae

TR138AJ

Kingsley Way

TR138RD

Meneage Street

TR138SJ

Grange Road

TR138UD

Lower Well Lane

TR138XE

Helston South & Meneage

Data Sources

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