# Helston (TR13), South West Helston's property market demonstrates modest activity with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.8% for prices, substantially below national averages. The trajectory score of 34.7 out of 100 places the district in the bottom percentile nationally, indicating constrained market dynamics. Rental growth outpaces capital appreciation, recording 5.4% annually over the same period, suggesting stronger demand from tenants than owner-occupiers. Population expansion remains limited at 0.7% over five years, reflecting minimal demographic pressure. The district is classified at the latent stage of gentrification, indicating no significant structural transformation is currently underway. These metrics collectively suggest a market characterised by stagnant price appreciation and slow population movement.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 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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What's changing in Helston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.2 points this month to 37/100, driven mainly by safety.
35 planning applications submitted in TR13 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes.
- Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use - the construction of a dwellinghouse and its subsequent residential use.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Proposed conversion of outbuildings to two dwellings and associated works with variation of Condition 2 of Decision Notice PA25/01925 dated 13.06.2025Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Permission in Principle for the construction of up to 1-2 dwellings (minimum 1, maximum 2)Jul 2026 · Awaiting decision
Helston (TR13) common questions
Is Helston up and coming?
Helston (TR13) has a trajectory score of 37/100 (Average), placing it in the top 98% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.5 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 41/100 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 (TR13) 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 (TR13) is £996 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Helston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Redruth (TR16), Camborne (TR14), St Agnes (TR5), Truro (TR4), Hayle (TR27). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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