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Penarth

City in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Overview

Penarth is a charming Victorian seaside town just south of Cardiff, celebrated for its elegant promenade, historic pier, and lush parks. With a mix of local shops, cafes, and scenic coastal views, Penarth blends tranquility with easy access to Wales's busy capital.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Population
22,595
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.44°, -3.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,648
Local Cost
$1,615
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
189 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
2
Cafes
21
Nightlife
13
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CWL
Distance
13 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 80 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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