TR12 — HELSTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TR12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TR12 is £491,011, which is 22% above the Cornwall average of £402,222.

Properties in TR12 cost 71.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TR12 have fallen 7.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£515,997	196
Semi-detached	£281,254	67
Terraced	£283,932	55
Flat	£265,600	10
All types	£491,011	377

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TR12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TR12 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TR12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TR12 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Coverack Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Manaccan Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
St Keverne Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Garras Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TR12 are 250.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 84% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

250.0 Mbps

Avg Download

45.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TR12 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TR12 — HELSTON

Area Summary

TR12 (HELSTON) offers above-average property prices (£491,011, 71% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (250 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TR11

FALMOUTH

£450K

▼ 10.0% YoY

TR13

HELSTON

£343K

▲ 1.5% YoY

TR14

CAMBORNE

£253K

▼ 2.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TR12?

The average house price in TR12 (HELSTON) is £491,011, based on 377 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 71% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.6% over the past year.

Is TR12 a safe area to live?

Crime in TR12 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TR12?

There are 8 schools in or near TR12. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in TR12?

Council tax in TR12 is collected by Truro Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TR12?

The average broadband download speed in TR12 is 250 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 59%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TR12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TR12 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.