Side-by-side comparison of TR12 Helston and TR18 Penzance covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
TR18 is the more affordable option at £250,000 median vs £362,500 in TR12. TR12 has lower recorded crime (471 vs 2,551 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | TR12 Helston | TR18 Penzance |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £362,500 | £250,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,591 | £2,591 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 471 | 2,551 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 26.8 | 31.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 48.3 | 91.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 53.0 | 64.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.