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TR12

HELSTON

Cornwall, South West, England

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TR12 is the postcode district for HELSTON, located in Cornwall, South West.

Avg price £491,011
1yr change ▼ 7.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£491,011

▼ 7.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

71% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

250 Mbps

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.

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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

£429K £468K £506K £544K £583K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

4

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

67

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.

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250.0 Mbps

Avg Download

45.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about TR12 HELSTON

What is the average house price in TR12 HELSTON?
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 HELSTON 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 is the population of TR12 HELSTON?
The population of TR12 (HELSTON) is approximately 583,289 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TR12 HELSTON?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

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