neighbouring areas
| Bodmin | Helston | Padstow | St. Ives |
| Bude | Launceston | St. Austell | Truro |
| Camborne | Liskeard | St. Agnes | Wadebridge |
| Falmouth | Looe | St Austell | |
| Fowey | Newquay | St. Columb |
Penzance is considered to be the sunniest and friendliest of the West Country towns, and is the ‘gateway’ to the Land’s End Peninsula. With a population of approximately 20,000, Penzance is both a market town and a popular tourist destination. It is also the main commercial centre for the entire Land’s End peninsula, historically known as Penwith.The variety of property for sale in Penzance is diverse and should be able to provide something to suit your tastes; whether your preference is for a Grade II listed town house in the centre of town, or you are searching for a detached family home on the edge of town, or perhaps you are keen to ‘go green’ – if you are the estate agents in Penzance will be able to help you search for eco-friendly apartments in new beachside developments.
Amenities for properties in Penzance
People considering Penzance property will discover the town is lively and welcoming with a united community. Penzance serves both the surrounding towns and villages and the rural area comprising Land’s End peninsula and the area to the East of the town. The recent opening of the Wharfside Shopping Centre has extended the facilities in the town, and a wide range of shops, both national multiples and local specialists are to be found. Families with children of school age who are looking to buy property in Penzance will discover the area has a first rate educational achievement record, and local residents say it is a safe and secure place to live, work and play. The unique location of Penzance and its landscape lends itself to outdoor activities, including cliff walking, bird watching, water based and water related sports, rock climbing. The town also has a popular leisure centre and an open-air swimming pool (one of the oldest remaining art-deco pools in the UK).
Transport for Penzance
Even though Penzance is located in the far west of Cornwall, it is easily reached by road or rail. The A30 and A38 roads provide access to the area from all parts of the UK, by motorway or dual carriageway. There are direct rail links to London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland. Express coaches operate to and from Penzance, as part of the national network.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Penzance, you may like to extend your search to explore neighbouring areas and search for property for sale in St Ives, Newquay and Falmouth.