Moving to Penarth (CF64)

Vale of Glamorgan · Vale of Glamorgan

Planning a move to CF64? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Penarth area.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or relocating for work, this comprehensive area guide covers everything you need to know before moving to Penarth. From local council tax rates and school ratings to broadband speeds and nearby green spaces, we've compiled the essential data to help you make an informed decision about your new home.

Council Tax in Penarth

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Penarth, council tax is managed by Vale of Glamorgan. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

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Essential Services Near Penarth

63.9 / 100 — This convenience score reflects how well-served the CF64 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population — giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)23

Green Spaces in Penarth

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in CF64 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

97% of residential postcodes in CF64 have green space within walking distance, making this an exceptionally green area to live in.

Schools in Penarth

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the CF64 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted — the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Broadband in Penarth

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for CF64 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

64.1 / 100 — Overall broadband quality score for the CF64 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)98.6%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)90.9%
Gigabit capable85.9%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)0.1%

Energy Performance in Penarth

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for CF64 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be — which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandC
Median EPC score70
Total rated properties8564
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