Living in Penarth: Liveability Score 63/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Penarth is 63/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 56/100 versus a median of 88/100.
Notably, nothing falls below 53/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Penarth sits 14 points below the CF11 district figure of 95/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF11 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £299,975 | 230 |
| Detached | £722,500 | 32 |
| Semi-detached | £423,500 | 51 |
| Terraced | £300,000 | 72 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £192,500 | 75 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Penarth a nice place to live?
Penarth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Penarth is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Penarth?
Penarth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 2,122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Penarth?
The current median house price in Penarth is £299,975, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £722,500, semi-detached £423,500, terraced £300,000, flat £192,500. There were 230 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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