Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Helsby

A snapshot of life in Helsby, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Helsby is a village in Cheshire, North West with a population of 5,278. The average house price is £250,268 and the overall crime rate is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Helsby ranks

Population

5,278

Avg House Price

£250,268

Crime Rate

66.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

392 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,498

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Helsby's detached homes (£364,040) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£91,833).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Helsby prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£197,987 → £250,268).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£364,040	£352,000	25
Semi-Detached	£238,688	£250,000	24
Terraced	£211,104	£191,250	24
Flat	£91,833	£90,000	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Helsby is 66.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Helsby: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Helsby High School	Secondary	Good
Helsby Hillside Primary School	Primary	Good
Horn's Mill Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Helsby averages 392 Mbps — 292% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Helsby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	72.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,103

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,278
Median Age	45
Median Household Income	£31,498
Employment Rate	57.2%
Owner Occupied	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Helsby?

The average house price in Helsby is £250,268 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Helsby?

The most affordable entry point in Helsby is a flat, with an average price of £91,833.

Is Helsby a safe place to live?

Helsby has a recorded crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Helsby?

Helsby has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Helsby?

Average broadband download speeds in Helsby are around 392 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 88% of premises.

How big is Helsby?

Helsby is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 5,278.

Most compared with

How does Helsby stack up against its neighbours?

Barnton

Helsby

House price: £200,015 · £250,268
Crime rate: 66.5 · 66.5
Distance: 9.0 mi

Bebington

Helsby

House price: £219,276 · £250,268
Crime rate: 69.9 · 66.5
Distance: 10.7 mi

Birkenhead

Helsby

House price: £154,135 · £250,268
Crime rate: 69.9 · 66.5
Distance: 14.0 mi

Broughton (Flintshire)

Helsby

House price: £430,424 · £250,268
Crime rate: 63.8 · 66.5
Distance: 11.6 mi

Buckley

Helsby

House price: £219,761 · £250,268
Crime rate: 63.9 · 66.5
Distance: 14.7 mi

Burtonwood

Helsby

House price: £233,244 · £250,268
Crime rate: 69.1 · 66.5
Distance: 12.0 mi

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