B+
Liveable Score

Very Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

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Crime Rate
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Interactive liveability map of Penarth showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Penarth boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Nearby Places

Lower Penarth

suburb

B+

1.0 km away

Cogan

suburb

B

1.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Ample
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Plentiful
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Dingle Road
Train
train
Cogan
Train
train
Eastbrook
Train
train
Dinas Powys
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad
Grange Town Primary
St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School
Grangetown Nursery School

House Prices

all dwelling types

£329,895

detached houses

£518,667

flats and maisonettes

£178,375

semi detached houses

£521,581

terraced houses

£300,161

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penarth a nice place to live?

Yes, Penarth is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cardiff. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

How safe is Penarth?

Penarth has a low crime rate of 68.0 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Herbert Terrace and Arcot Lane, as reported by South Wales Police.

What are the demographics of Penarth?

The majority of residents in Penarth identify as White (British) (88%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.