Lower Penarth

South Glamorgan

- South Glamorgan
CF643QG

Location Details

Address:Lower Penarth
Coordinates:-3.18167 : 51.42595
Grid reference:ST179703
Elevation:26m (40191st in the UK)
Local council:The Vale of Glamorgan / Bro Morgannwg
Crime rate:Low (37)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Lower Penarth receives some of the highest solar irradiation in the country. Typically, the further south you go, the better the generation—making this an ideal location to invest in panels.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.8°
Solar panel tilt (winter):75.3°

How good are solar panels in Lower Penarth

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,056 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,231 kWh sold):£335 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,367 / year
Estimated Payback:5.8 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Lower Penarth
Lat:51.42595
Lng:-3.18167
Police:South Wales Police
Neighbourhood:Vale of Glamorgan 004F
Recent crimes:
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 15
  • Public order Public order 6
  • Vehicle crime Vehicle crime 4
  • Criminal damage and arson Criminal damage and arson 4
  • Other theft Other theft 3
  • Anti-social behaviour Anti-social behaviour 3
  • Bicycle theft Bicycle theft 1
  • Burglary Burglary 1
Total crimes:37

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Beechwood College Calc_Distance 51.42595 - 51.4017 - -3.18167 - -3.239973.0
Pupil age range16 - 25
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils
Boys / Girls(/)
Websitewww.beechwoodcollege.co.uk

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Lower Penarth is a suburban area in South Glamorgan, at a modest elevation of 26m. Crime levels are low, with 37 recently reported incidents recorded by South Wales Police. The area falls under The Vale of Glamorgan / Bro Morgannwg.

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