Lower Hillcrest, Helston, TR13 8TF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TR13 8TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51.1%	-1.5%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	47.4%	48.9%	1.5%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TR13 8TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.5%	19.7%	-3.8%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	55.1%	59.2%	4.1%	44.2%	15.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	3%	0.9%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	5.3%	6.9%	1.6%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	13.3%	11.2%	-2.1%	6.1%	5.1%

Health

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	47.4%	49.8%	2.4%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	32%	30.5%	-1.5%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	14.2%	16.4%	2.2%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	4.6%	3.3%	-1.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.9%	10.3%	-14.6%	18.2%	-7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	12%	-2.0%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	17.6%	-1.0%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	9.4%	5.5%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	15%	5.5%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	32.2%	6.6%	33.8%	-1.6%
Other	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	97.1%	-2.9%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	97.2%	96.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	96.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.2%	37.2%	-11.0%
Christian	67.3%	46.2%	21.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Lower Hillcrest Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Hillcrest was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Helston South & Meneage average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lower Hillcrest has the 16th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Helston South & Meneage and the 635th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TR13 8TF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lower Hillcrest are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kerrier.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lower Hillcrest, Helston, TR13 8TF

Estimated Average Property Prices for TR13 8TF

Average Price
£582,814

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£582,814

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Hillcrest

Average Price
£628,595

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£628,595

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower HillcrestStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Lower Hillcrest, Helston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2016-04-20	£537,588
Hawthorn House, 4 Lower Hillcrest, Helston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2015-02-02	£571,188
Chy-An-Derow, 6 Lower Hillcrest, Helston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£367,500	2011-07-21	£593,180
6 Lower Hillcrest, Helston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£348,000	2004-03-12	£651,315
3 Lower Hillcrest, Helston, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2002-04-17	£789,701

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TR13 8TF

Employment

TR13 8TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in TR13 8TF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parc Eglos School Church Hill , Parc Eglos TR13 8UP	4out of 4	284 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Penberthy Road , TR13 8AR	3out of 4	735 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Nansloe Academy Bulwark Road , TR13 8JF	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boskenwyn Community Primary School Boskenwyn , Near Gweek TR13 0NG	3out of 4	2,571 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trannack Primary School Trannack , TR13 0DQ	3out of 4	2,577 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Helston Community College Church Hill , TR13 8NR	3out of 4	249 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blues Kitchen	Helston Football Club, Clodgey Lane	270 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Ltd, Tesco	415 yd
CAST Cafe	Cafe, CAST Studios	465 yd
Open Door	Mustard Seed, The Open Door	473 yd
The Cellar Tapas Restaurant	The Flora Centre, 17 Wendron Street	516 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Helston Football Club	Clodgey Lane, Helston	269 yd
The Club Kitchen	The Godolphin Club, Wendron Street	473 yd
The Beehive	The Beehive Inn, 6 Coinagehall Street	610 yd
The Angel Hotel	16 Coinagehall Street, Helston	642 yd
The Bell Inn	33 - 35 Meneage Street, Helston	653 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Tesco Stores Ltd, Clodgey Lane	269 yd
Frasers Fish And Chips	Frasers, The Old Turnpike Dairy	276 yd
Hoi Yan	18 Wendron Street, Helston	441 yd
Salt And Vinegar	9 Meneage Street, Helston	615 yd
Helston Grill	35 Coinagehall Street, Helston	658 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Clodgey Lane		269 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Lidl Great Britain Ltd, Lidl		911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Helston Community College CHURCH HILL	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	352 yd
Helston Community College Sports Field (Site 2) Off Church Hill	grass pitches	448 yd
Kellaway Park KELLAWAY PARK KELLAWAY PARK CLODGEY LANE	grass pitches	516 yd
Helston Community College Sports Field (Site One) Church Hill	grass pitches	627 yd
Helston Sports Centre CHURCH HILL	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	645 yd
Beacon Park CLODGEY LANE	grass pitches	722 yd
Epworth Hall THE EPWORTH HALL THE EPWORTH HALL COINAGEHALL STREET		763 yd
King George V Playing Fields Clodgey Lane	grass pitches	884 yd
Keysquash (Closed) 123a 123a Meneage Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts	902 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TR13 8TF