Town comparison
Helston vs Pool
Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Helston wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Helston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Helston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Helston
£367,827
Pool
£545,469
Crime Rate
Helston
62.1
Pool
62.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Helston
66.7%
Pool
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Helston
295.6
Pool
367.7
EPC Rating
Helston
66.2
Pool
66.2
Median Income
Helston
£27,819
Pool
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Pool commands an average of £545,469, compared with £367,827 in Helston – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Helston is a flat at £166,571, while in Pool it is a flat at £82,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 101% pricier in Helston (£166,571 vs £82,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pool prices grew faster — 252% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Helston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.1 per 1,000 versus 62.3 per 1,000 in Pool. The most common crime category in Helston is violent-crime, while in Pool 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 Helston, where 66.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Pool. There are 4 schools in Helston and 2 in Pool.
Helston School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pool School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Helston | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.7 Mbps in Pool and 295.6 Mbps in Helston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.1% of premises in Helston and 94.7% in Pool. Gigabit availability stands at 53% in Helston and 69.1% in Pool.
Pool is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (368 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Helston, scoring 66.2 on average (band C) compared to 66.2 (band C) in Pool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Helston and £1,418 in Pool. 51.5% of homes in Helston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Pool.
Helston 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 Helston and £27,819 in Pool. The median age is 47.6 in Helston and 47.6 in Pool. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Helston and 53.3% in Pool. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Helston versus 66.2% in Pool. Helston has a population of 11,366 and Pool has 5,169.
| Indicator | Helston | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,366 | 5,169 |
| 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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