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Penzance
City in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
Overview
Penzance is a lively coastal town in southwest Cornwall, serving as the gateway to the Isles of Scilly. Known for its historical architecture, creative arts scene, and sweeping sea views, it combines maritime heritage with modern local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Isles of Scilly
Population
20,734
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.12°, -5.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,155
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
83
English
100
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
22.2°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1012 mm
Internet Speed
141 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LEQ
Distance
10 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 45 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 74/100.
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