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Takeaways| Council | Cornwall |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West town 29% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Penzance is £260,524, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Penzance house price trends over the last 30 years.
£260,524
£464,392
£178,955
£279,118
£256,081
Is Penzance a nice place to live?
Penzance is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Cornwall. It particularly appeals to retirees. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Penzance?
Penzance has a high crime rate for a South West town, with around 97 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 29% above the national average, and 64% above the Cornwall average.
What are the best schools in Penzance?
Penzance has 12 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Gulval School, Humphry Davy School, St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Penzance?
The majority of residents in Penzance identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.