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Penzance East

Ward in Cornwall, England

Coordinates:50.124, -5.533
OS grid ref:SW 47 30
Dialling code: 01736 (Penzance)
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Penzance East sits on the eastern side of Penzance, overlooking Mount's Bay with views out to St Michael's Mount. The ward combines residential streets and small businesses with parts of the seafront and is close to cultural amenities such as Penlee House and the subtropical Morrab Gardens.

The area reflects the wider maritime and artistic heritage of west Cornwall - the nearby Newlyn artists’ tradition and fishing history remain visible - and the local economy leans on tourism, fishing and services. Community life is a mix of long-standing local families and newer residents, and Cornish cultural events and festivals help shape its social character.

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Transport links

  • Newquay Cornwall Airport 32.3 miles51.9 km
  • Penzance Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
  • St Erth Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Penzance Bus Station 0.2 miles0.4 km

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Schools in Penzance East

  • Humphry Davy School Secondary
  • St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance Primary

Local points of interest

  • Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 0.3 miles0.4 km
  • Penzance Harbour Harbour 0.4 miles0.6 km
  • Penwith College College 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Mên-an-Tol Archaeological site 3.9 miles6.3 km
  • Boscawen-un Stone Circle Archaeological site 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • Merry Maidens Archaeological site 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Pedn Vounder Beach Beach 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • Porth Nanven Harbour 7.4 miles12 km
  • Porthcurno Beach Beach 7.7 miles12.3 km
  • Sennen Cove Beach 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Porth Senan Harbour 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Porthchapel Beach Beach 8.1 miles13 km