Town comparison
Falmouth vs Helston
Which is better to live in? 9.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Helston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Helston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Falmouth
£423,211
Helston
£367,827
Crime Rate
Falmouth
62.2
Helston
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Falmouth
100.0%
Helston
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Falmouth
373.5
Helston
295.6
EPC Rating
Falmouth
66.2
Helston
66.2
Median Income
Falmouth
£27,819
Helston
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Falmouth commands an average of £423,211, compared with £367,827 in Helston – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Falmouth is a flat at £339,708, while in Helston it is a flat at £166,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 104% pricier in Falmouth (£339,708 vs £166,571).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Helston prices grew faster — 37% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestHelston has a crime rate of 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Falmouth at 62.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Falmouth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Falmouth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Helston. There are 6 schools in Falmouth and 4 in Helston.
Falmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 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 | Falmouth | Helston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 373.5 Mbps in Falmouth and 295.6 Mbps in Helston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.2% of premises in Falmouth and 86.1% in Helston. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Falmouth and 53% in Helston.
Falmouth is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (374 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Falmouth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.2 (C), while Helston averages 66.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Falmouth and £1,418 in Helston. 51.5% of homes in Falmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Helston.
Falmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,819 in Falmouth and £27,819 in Helston. The median age is 47.6 in Falmouth and 47.6 in Helston. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Falmouth versus 66.2% in Helston. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Falmouth and 53.3% in Helston.
| Indicator | Falmouth | Helston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,066 | 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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