Torwell, Porthleven, Helston
House prices, sold prices and local information for TR13 9DB.
At a glance
4 property sales on Torwell, Porthleven, Helston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 12 May 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £273,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Torwell compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Torwell has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all TR13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £273,000 | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £167,500 | 12 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Torwell
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Torwell TR13 9DB | 12 May 2025 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Torwell TR13 9DB | 14 Jul 2023 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Colleens Cottage, 2, Torwell TR13 9DB | 13 May 2022 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Torwell TR13 9DB | 21 May 2021 | £261,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Torwell | £261,000 (May 2021) → £285,000 (Jul 2023) | +9% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Torwell
Crime
13 crimes were reported within about a mile of Torwell in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Torwell is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point Flood alert area
- West Cornwall Rivers Flood alert area
- North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth Flood alert area
- South Cornwall coast from Lands End to Lizard Point excluding Mounts Bay Flood alert area
- North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Torwell
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthleven School 175 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Breage CofE Primary School 39 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Nansloe Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Parc Eglos School 398 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.2 mi |
| Helston Community College 1,297 pupils | Secondary | 0–18 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 330 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Wellington Road (W-bound, Wellington Road) 2 min walk
- Wellington Road (E-bound, Wellington Road) 3 min walk
- Harbour Bus Shelter (E-bound, The Square) 3 min walk
- Harbour Bus Shelter (opp, The Square) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cober Valley Health
Upper Ground Floor, Helston Gateway, Helston · 2.1 mi - Helston Medical Centre
Trelawney Road, Helston · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 56.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 625 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,354 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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