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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
62
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
50
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£350,000
Flats8£129,000
Semi-Detached47£251,500
Terraced52£230,000

10 years price trend in Helston

All postcodes in Helston

TR138DW

Flora Gardens

TR138GW

Gwendrona Way

TR138HD

Almshouse Hill

TR138UW

Hillcrest

TR130BZ

Bal Road

TR130GF

Helston

TR138AZ

Meneage Street

TR138BP

Nansloe Close

TR138BY

Hichens Road

TR138DN

Hawke Road

TR138GH

Golva Close

TR138JF

Roundhouse Way

TR138QD

Godolphin Road

TR138QH

Godolphin Road

TR138TD

Church Street

TR138QE

Godolphin Road

TR130FY

Helston

TR138GD

Barbican Close

TR138DD

Bligh Crescent

TR138JY

Gwealdues

TR138PF

Church Lane

TR138PW

Helston

TR138QW

Meneage Street

TR138RR

Tyacke Road

TR138WE

Hellis Wartha

TR127AA

Helston

TR130BY

Helston

TR138AU

Trelawney Road

TR138BW

Henliston Drive

TR138BX

Esmonde Road

TR138DH

Hibernia Road

TR138DY

Wendron Street

TR138EE

Coinagehall Street

TR138GN

Gwendrona Way

TR138HU

Penzance Road

TR138QF

Godolphin Road

TR138SR

Albion Road

TR138TB

Helston

TR138GS

Godolphin Road

TR130FJ

Park An Fenten

TR130SR

Penzance Road

TR133BP

Helston

TR138FZ

Clodgey Lane

TR138GL

Roskruge Close

TR138JX

Falmouth Road

TR138LG

East Close

TR138LP

Redruth Road

TR138RE

Meneage Street

TR138YJ

Champion's Court

TR130BS

Gwarth An Drae

TR130SA

Newham Lane

TR138AJ

Beacon Parc

TR138BT

Boscawen Road

TR138DE

Trewavas Crescent

TR138PT

Godolphin Road

TR138RD

Meneage Street

TR138SJ

Grange Road

TR138UD

Lower Well Lane
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Data Sources

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