Helston (TR12) in South West England sits at the 50th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 32.9/100, indicating average market performance. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.8%, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.4% annually. Population growth in the district has been modest at 0.7% over the same period. The area is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation currently underway. These metrics indicate a relatively stable but slow-moving market compared to national benchmarks, with rental dynamics outpacing capital appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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Helston (TR12) common questions
Is Helston up and coming?
Helston (TR12) has a trajectory score of 32/100 (Average), placing it in the top 100% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Helston safe?
Helston has a safety score of 28/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Helston?
The average property price in Helston (TR12) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Helston?
The median monthly rent in Helston (TR12) is £996 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Helston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Penryn (TR10), Camborne (TR14), Truro (TR3), Redruth (TR16), Marazion (TR17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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