Town comparison
Helston vs Truro
Which is better to live in? 14.6 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 9% gap. Helston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Truro edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Helston
£367,827
Truro
£405,405
Crime Rate
Helston
62.1
Truro
62.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Helston
66.7%
Truro
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Helston
295.6
Truro
372.1
EPC Rating
Helston
66.2
Truro
66.2
Median Income
Helston
£27,819
Truro
£27,819
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £367,827, Helston undercuts Truro (£405,405) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Helston is a flat at £166,571, while in Truro it is a flat at £203,993.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Truro (£569,626 vs £449,115).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Helston prices grew faster — 37% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Helston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.1 per 1,000 versus 62.2 per 1,000 in Truro. The most common crime category in Helston is violent-crime, while in Truro 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Helston, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Truro, which has 7 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Helston School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Truro School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Helston | Truro |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Truro averages 372.1 Mbps – ahead of Helston's 295.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.1% of premises in Helston and 92.5% in Truro. Gigabit availability stands at 53% in Helston and 70.2% in Truro.
Truro is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (372 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 Truro. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,418 in Helston and £1,418 in Truro. 51.5% of homes in Helston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Truro.
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 Truro. The median age is 47.6 in Helston and 47.6 in Truro. Employment rates stand at 53.3% in Helston and 53.3% in Truro. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Helston versus 66.2% in Truro. Helston has a population of 11,366 and Truro has 23,060.
| Indicator | Helston | Truro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,366 | 23,060 |
| 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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