About Penzance

Penzance is a town located in Cornwall, England, within the TR18 postcode area. It sits on the south coast and serves as a significant port and tourist destination. The town has a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, catering to both locals and visitors. Penzance is also known for its mild climate, which is influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular spot for those seeking a coastal experience. The town features several notable attractions, including the historic Jubilee Pool, a large Art Deco lido that is popular during the warmer months. Penzance is also the starting point for excursions to nearby locations such as St Michael's Mount and the scenic landscapes of West Cornwall. The local railway station provides convenient access to other towns and cities, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.

Local Government

District Cornwall
Ward Penzance East
Constituency St Ives
Parish Penzance
Region South West

Property Prices 5,699 sales

Average Price £310K
£500 — £5M
Detached £448K 1,400
Semi £288K 791
Terraced £254K 2,233
Flat £206K 735

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Lelant Saltings Train Station 6.3 miles
Carbis Bay Train Station 6.5 miles
St Ives (Cornwall) Train Station 6.9 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

14 Primary
2 Secondary
2 Other
Nancealverne School Special 0.3 miles Pensans Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Humphry Davy School Secondary 0.4 miles Alverton Primary School Primary 0.4 miles St Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance Primary 0.5 miles Heamoor Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Primary 0.6 miles Penwith Alternative Provision Academy PRU 0.6 miles Mounts Bay Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Newlyn School Primary 0.8 miles Madron Daniel CofE (VA) School Primary 1.1 miles Gulval School Primary 1.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Chyandour 0.6 miles Heamoor 0.6 miles Wherry Town 0.6 miles Trythogga 0.9 miles Madron 0.9 miles Tremethick Cross 1.2 miles Newlyn 1.2 miles Tregavarah 1.4 miles Buryas Br 1.4 miles Trevarrack 1.4 miles Gulval 1.4 miles Tredavoe 1.4 miles

Streets in Penzance 30 shown View all streets

1242 1 A30 49 A3071 20 A394 25 Abbey Street 1 Adelaide Street 3 Adit Lane 3 Albert Pier; 1 Albert Street 3 Albert Terrace 2 Aldreath Close 1 Aldreath Road 3 Alexandra Gardens 2 Alexandra Place 2 Alexandra Road 2 Alexandra Terrace 1 Alma Place 1 Alma Terrace 2 Alverton Road 9 Alverton Street 10 Atlantic Crescent 1 Avrack Close 1 B3280 4 B3306 44 B3309 4 B3311 12 B3312 1 B3315 28 B3317 2 B3318 3

Postcodes in Penzance 50 shown View all postcodes

TR18 2AA TR18 2AB TR18 2AD TR18 2AE TR18 2AF TR18 2AG TR18 2AH TR18 2AJ TR18 2AL TR18 2AN TR18 2AP TR18 2AQ TR18 2AR TR18 2AS TR18 2AT TR18 2AU TR18 2AW TR18 2AX TR18 2AY TR18 2AZ TR18 2BA TR18 2BB TR18 2BD TR18 2BE TR18 2BG TR18 2BH TR18 2BJ TR18 2BL TR18 2BN TR18 2BP TR18 2BQ TR18 2BS TR18 2BT TR18 2BU TR18 2BW TR18 2BX TR18 2BY TR18 2BZ TR18 2DA TR18 2DB TR18 2DD TR18 2DE TR18 2DF TR18 2DG TR18 2DH TR18 2DJ TR18 2DL TR18 2DN TR18 2DP TR18 2DR

Notable & Famous People from Penzance 8 people

Alex Reid
Actor
British actress
Arthur Gould-Porter
Actor
British actor (1905-1987)
Caroline Jackson
Politician
British politician (born 1946)
David Tyacke
Military personnel
British Army officer (1915–2010)
Ethelwynn Trewavas
Zoologist
English ichthyologist (1900–1993)
George Eustice
Politician
British politician (born 1971)
John Field-Richards
Athlete
British motorboat racer (1878–1959)
Tom Southam
Sporting director
English racing cyclist