Camborne vs Helston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Camborne is about 31% cheaper on average. Helston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camborne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Camborne
£255,350
Helston
£367,827
Crime Rate
Camborne
62.2
Helston
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Camborne
85.7%
Helston
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Camborne
341
Helston
295.6
EPC Rating
Camborne
66.2
Helston
66.2
Median Income
Camborne
£27,819
Helston
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Camborne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £255,350 versus £367,827 in Helston. The most affordable entry point in Camborne is a flat at £123,601, while in Helston it is a flat at £166,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Helston (£166,571 vs £123,601).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camborne prices grew faster — 52% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Helston (62.1 per 1,000) compared to Camborne (62.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Camborne is violent-crime, while in Helston it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Camborne: 85.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Helston.
Camborne School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Helston School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Camborne | Helston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Camborne enjoy 341.0 Mbps on average, while Helston lags behind at 295.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.2% of premises in Camborne and 86.1% in Helston. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Camborne and 53% in Helston.
Camborne is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (341 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Camborne is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Helston's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Camborne and £1,418 in Helston. 51.5% of homes in Camborne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Helston.
Camborne has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Camborne has a population of 20,445 while Helston has 11,366. Median household income is £27,819 in Camborne and £27,819 in Helston. The median age is 47.6 in Camborne and 47.6 in Helston. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Camborne and 53.3% in Helston.
| Indicator | Camborne | Helston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,445 | 11,366 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,819 | £27,819 |
| Employment Rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 30.6% |
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