Five Wells Lane is in Helston and in Kerrier district. TR13 8PG is located in the Helston South & Meneage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Ives. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Five Wells Lane, Helston, TR13 8PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TR13 8TG, TR13 8ER, TR13 8TH, TR13 8EE, TR13 8TA, TR13 8SX, TR13 8SU, TR13 8EB, TR13 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR13 8PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TR13 8PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 43.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 30.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 42% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 40% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 15.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 39.8% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.8% | 93.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 94.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 93.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Five Wells Lane was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Helston South & Meneage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Five Wells Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Helston South & Meneage and the 475th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Five Wells Lane, Helston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2024-01-18 | £213,666 |
| Five Wells House Five Wells Lane, Helston, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-01-04 | £419,050 |
| Mullein Five Wells Lane, Helston, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2016-03-30 | £356,255 |
| Hideaway Five Wells Lane, Helston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2012-07-09 | £254,876 |
| 5 Five Wells Lane, Helston, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-11-03 | £165,253 |
TR13 8PG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Eglos School Church Hill , Parc Eglos TR13 8UP | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Penberthy Road , TR13 8AR | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansloe Academy Bulwark Road , TR13 8JF | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trannack Primary School Trannack , TR13 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porthleven School Torleven Road , Porthleven TR13 9BX | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helston Community College Church Hill , TR13 8NR | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Cuisine | 3 Coinagehall Street, Helston | 40 yd | |
| Henlys | Henlys Bar And Restaurant, 2 Church Street | 59 yd | |
| Cassandra's | Ground Floor, 24 Coinagehall Street | 104 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | 32 Coinagehall Street, Helston | 111 yd | |
| 42 The Living Room | 42 Coinagehall Street, Helston | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coinage Hall - Wetherspoons | JD Wetherspoon Plc, The Coinage Hall | 40 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive Inn, 6 Coinagehall Street | 95 yd | |
| The Angel Hotel | 16 Coinagehall Street, Helston | 104 yd | |
| Inn And Still | 36 Coinagehall Street, Helston | 121 yd | |
| The Club Kitchen | The Godolphin Club, Wendron Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston Grill | 35 Coinagehall Street, Helston | 40 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | MSG Cornwall Ltd, 23 Coinagehall Street | 40 yd | |
| Salt And Vinegar | 9 Meneage Street, Helston | 170 yd | |
| Nettles Chip Shop | 15 Almshouse Hill, Helston | 208 yd | |
| Hoi Yan | 18 Wendron Street, Helston | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Lidl | 369 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Clodgey Lane | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epworth Hall THE EPWORTH HALL THE EPWORTH HALL COINAGEHALL STREET | 147 yd | |
| Keysquash (Closed) 123a 123a Meneage Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 578 yd |
| Helston Community College CHURCH HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Beacon Park CLODGEY LANE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Nansloe Academy BULWARK ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Kellaway Park KELLAWAY PARK KELLAWAY PARK CLODGEY LANE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Clodgey Lane | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Helston Community College Sports Field (Site 2) Off Church Hill | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Helston Community College Sports Field (Site One) Church Hill | grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.