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TR13

HELSTON

Cornwall, South West, England

TR13 encompasses HELSTON and its surrounding areas in Cornwall, South West.

Avg price £342,881
1yr change ▲ 1.5%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£342,881

▲ 1.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

232 Mbps

Property Prices in TR13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TR13 is £342,881, which is 15% below the Cornwall average of £402,222.

Properties in TR13 cost 19.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TR13 have risen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £436,740 349
Semi-detached £297,652 210
Terraced £243,758 251
Flat £152,546 45
All types £342,881 916

5-Year Price History

£330K £339K £348K £357K £365K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in TR13

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

With 11.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TR13 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in TR13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TR13 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Boskenwyn Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Nansloe Academy Primary Not inspected mi
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Breage CofE Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Godolphin Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

4

Requires improvement

0

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 TR13 are 232.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

232.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

53%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TR13 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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TR13 — HELSTON

Area Summary

TR13 (HELSTON) offers property prices near the national average (£342,881), low crime (86% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (232 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TR13?
The average house price in TR13 (HELSTON) is £342,881, based on 916 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.5% over the past year.
Is TR13 a safe area to live?
Crime in TR13 is significantly below the national average (11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in TR13?
There are 12 schools in or near TR13. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 4 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in TR13?
Council tax in TR13 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 TR13?
The average broadband download speed in TR13 is 232 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 53%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in TR13 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TR13 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 583,289.