Cobbled Ope Helston, Cornwall
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (TR13), about 60 m long. USRN 18603113.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (E: 2).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 26% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 12.3 km (7.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Coronation Gardens, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cober Valley Health, about 340 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 158 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £77,500 | £77,500 | £77,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2019 | 2 TR13 8ER | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Nov 2018 | 3 TR13 8ER | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2013 | 2 TR13 8ER | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Feb 2007 | 2 TR13 8ER | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2000 | 2 TR13 8ER | Flat or maisonette | £77,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 125 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2010 (1); Pre-1900 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (29% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, HELSTON (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 12.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 13, COINAGEHALL STREET, grade II
- 22, COINAGEHALL STREET, grade II
- 24 AND 26, COINAGEHALL STREET, grade II
- 5 AND 7, COINAGEHALL STREET, grade II
- 9 AND 11, COINAGEHALL STREET, grade II
- FOOTPATH WALLS AND STEPS TOWARDS CHURCH STREET WALLS AND STEPS TO FOOTPATH TOWARDS CHURCH STREET (FOOTPATH NOT INCLUDED), grade II
- FOOTPATHS WALLS AND STEPS TOWARDS CCOINAGEHALL STREET WALLS AND STEPS TO FOOTPATH TOWARDS COINAGEHALL STREET (FOOTPATH NOT INCLUDED), grade II
- GARDEN BUILDINGS SOUTH OF LISMORE, grade II
- NO 15 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- NO 17 AND ATTACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE, grade II
- NOS 18 AND 20 INCLUDING CARRIAGE HOUSE TO REAR, grade II
- THE FIVE WELLS WELL HEAD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 13 Meneage Street Helston Cornwall TR13 8AA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- Channel View Gander Lane Helston Cornwall TR13 8NU: up to 6 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 18 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 7 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR13 8ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| TR13 8PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 28 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR13 8ER | 100% | 26% | 26% | 0% |
| TR13 8PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Camborne 373,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Hayle 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Penryn (Cornwall) 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seven Stars Helston | 80 m |
| Ferry terminal | Helford Village Ferry Landing Helford Passage | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Land's End Airport LEQ | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 198 km (123 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cober Valley Health | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Helston Dental Practice | 160 m |
| Hospital | Helston Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Helston Police Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Helston Service Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Gardens 1.1 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.4 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,150 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | Weeth Allotments 2.2 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Guildhall, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m east. 197 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m east |
| Lismore | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 100 m north-west |
| No 58 and Attached Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m south-west |
| No 4 and Attached Forecourt Walls, Steps and Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north-west |
| Monument to H M Grylls | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m west |
| Wayside cross at the junction between Cross Street and Church Street, Helston | Scheduled monument | 180 m north |
| Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 260 m north |
| Wayside cross at Trenethick Barton | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Loe Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Oak Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| The Loe | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Porthleven Sands | Beach | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Caca-stull Zawn | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Prospidnick Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Eglos School | Primary | 2–11 | 360 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Helston Community College | Secondary | 0–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nansloe Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Cuisine TR13 8ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Helston Grill TR13 8ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza TR13 8ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Coinage Hall - Wetherspoon TR13 8ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Daisy Fays Nursery TR13 8ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Kernow Fish TR13 8EQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Henlys Bar And Restaurant TR13 8TG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Helston Post Office And Londis TR13 8EE | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
| The Beehive TR13 8EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2022 |
| The Coffee Bean TR13 8EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2023 |
| The Angel Hotel TR13 8EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 42 The Living Room TR13 8EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Inn And Still TR13 8EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Helston Age Concern TR13 8EL | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| The Coffee Hut TR13 8EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Market Place (48); On or near Coinagehall Street (21); On or near Horse And Jockey Lane (16); On or near Lady Street (15); On or near Brewery Lane (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Dales Family Butchers (retailers - other, TR13 8HR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wheelbarrow Lane · Coinagehall Street · Upton Ope · Five Wells Lane · Angel Place · Market Place · Cobbled Ope · Lady Street · Brewery Lane · Church Street · St James Place · Tanyard Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.