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Penrith
City in Cumbria, United Kingdom
Overview
Penrith is a charming market town in Cumbria, often considered the gateway to the Lake District. With its medieval heritage, independent businesses, and scenic countryside surroundings, it offers a blend of history and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Cumbria
Population
16,987
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.67°, -2.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,338
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
13.3°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
27.0°C
Record Low
-9.5°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
1259 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
127 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
61
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
20
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CAX
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 32 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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