Town comparison
Helston vs Newlyn
Which is better to live in? 12.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Newlyn offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Helston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newlyn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Helston
£367,827
Newlyn
£328,654
Crime Rate
Helston
62.1
Newlyn
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Helston
66.7%
Newlyn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Helston
295.6
Newlyn
370.8
EPC Rating
Helston
66.2
Newlyn
66.2
Median Income
Helston
£27,819
Newlyn
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Newlyn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £328,654 versus £367,827 in Helston. The most affordable entry point in Helston is a flat at £166,571, while in Newlyn it is a terraced at £224,316.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Newlyn (£335,000 vs £166,571).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newlyn prices grew faster — 52% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Helston (62.1 per 1,000) compared to Newlyn (62.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Helston is violent-crime, while in Newlyn 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 Newlyn: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Helston.
Helston School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newlyn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Helston | Newlyn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Newlyn enjoy 370.8 Mbps on average, while Helston lags behind at 295.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.1% of premises in Helston and 86.2% in Newlyn. Gigabit availability stands at 53% in Helston and 70.8% in Newlyn.
Newlyn is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (371 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Helston is band C (score 66.2), ahead of Newlyn's band C (score 66.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Helston and £1,418 in Newlyn. 51.5% of homes in Helston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Newlyn.
Helston has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Helston has a population of 11,366 while Newlyn has 3,362. Median household income is £27,819 in Helston and £27,819 in Newlyn. The median age is 47.6 in Helston and 47.6 in Newlyn. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Helston and 53.3% in Newlyn.
| Indicator | Helston | Newlyn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,366 | 3,362 |
| 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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