Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) B
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee & Company
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
Coffee Shop
Water St.Variety
Coffee Shop
Hungry Heart
Coffee Shop
Fat Nanny's
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Fixed Coffee and Baking
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatters Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Matters
Coffee Shop
Classic Cafe East
Coffee Shop
Battery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
Newfoundland Chocolate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Breen's Deli
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Feildian Gardens
Stadium
Plaza Bowl
Bowling Alley
St. Pat's Bowling Lanes & Lounge
Bowling Alley
Apothecary Hall
Museum
Trans-Canada Trail Mile Zero Km
Attraction
Apothecary Hall
Museum
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
Museum
CN Rail 906
Attraction
Railway Coastal Museum
Attraction
Mile One Centre
Stadium
Compass Rose
Attraction
Rock House
Nightclub
Trans-Canada Highway Zero Km
Attraction
The Rooms
Museum
Twin Rinks
Stadium
The Leyton Gallery
Art Gallery
Eastern Edge
Art Gallery
St. Michael’s Printshop
Art Gallery
St. Michael’s Printshop
Art Gallery
LSPU Hall
Theatre Arts
Arts and Culture Centre
Theatre Arts
Scotiabank Theatre St. John's
Cinema
Red Ochre Gallery
Art Gallery
Commissariat House
Attraction
Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
Museum
Food and Drink (2) A+
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
NLC
Alcohol
Laurier Lounge
Bar
The Station Lounge
Bar
The Station Lounge
Bar
Leo's Fish and Chips
Fast Food
Ches' Fish & Chips
Fast Food
NLC Liquor Store
Alcohol
The Cotton Club
Bar
Fiddlers Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dooly's
Bar
The Guv'nor Pub
Bar
Sundance bar and grill
Bar
Downtown Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Kelly's Pub
Bar
Shamrock City Pub
Bar
Christian's
Bar
Allure
Bar
Adelaide Oyster House
Bar
O'Reilly's
Bar
Green Sleeves Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Rob Roy Pub
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
St. John's Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Froude Avenue Community Centre
Community Centre
Mews Centre
Community Centre
St. Theresa's Hall
Community Centre
Aquarena Fitness Centre
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Community Centre
Goodlife Fitness (for Women)
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
REPS Fitness
Gym
Crossfit 709
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
St. John's Military Family Resource Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
McMorran Community Centre
Community Centre
Airport Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Kenmount Terrace Community Center
Community Centre
Paul Reynolds Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) B
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Colemans
Grocery Store
For Sale
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Rocket Bakery
Bakery
Manna Bakery
Bakery
Georgetown Bakery
Bakery
Dominion
Grocery Store
Seafood Shop
Grocery Store
So Kee Grocery
Grocery Store
Halliday's Meat Market
Butcher
caines grocery
Grocery Store
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Dominion
Grocery Store
Belbin's Grocery
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Healthy Choices
Grocery Store
Coleman's
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Wishingwell Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Brother Eagan Park
Park
Martin's Meadow Park
Park
Kelly's Brook Park
Park
Lion's Park Kid's Playground
Playground
Prince Edward Terrace
Park
Nascopie Crescent Park
Park
Constabulary Court
Park
Toulinguet Close
Park
Century Park
Park
Oxen Pond Community Park
Park
Skate Park/Memorial Park
Park
Davey's Field
Park
Elk's Club Park
Park
Caribou Hill Park
Park
Harry Yetman Shea Heights Park
Park
Churchill Park Playground
Park
War Memorial
Park
Slide
Playground
Seesaw
Playground
Bannerman Park
Park
Harbourside Park
Park
Swings
Playground
children's hospital playground
Playground
Shops (4) A+
Lundrigan's
Hairdresser
Dollarama
Discount Store
Urban Market 1919
Convenience Store
Urban Market 1919
Convenience Store
Trader's Exchange
Discount Store
Marie's Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Contemporary Florist
Florist
Osmonds Furniture
Furniture
Orange Store
Convenience Store
Osmonds Furniture
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
RDM Industial Ltd.
Home Improvement
Canary Cycles
Bicycle
Quick Cash
Discount Store
Telus Going Mobile
Electronics
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Hickey's Superette
Convenience Store
Johnny Ruth
Clothing
Running Room
Clothing
The Strawberry Tree
Clothing
Pro-Vision Optical
Optician
Magic Bean
Toys
Marie's MiniMart / North Atlantic
Convenience Store
Allendale Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Diamond Design
Fashion
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Little Canada (A+)

2. Mount Cashel (A+)

3. Old Pennywell Road (A+)

4. Cumberland (A+)

5. Stavanger Drive (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Pennywell.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations A+
LeMarchant Road - #217
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road -#206
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road - #161
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road at St. Clare's Hospital
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road at Harrington School
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road at Harrington School
Bus Stop
Empire Avenue - opp 325
Bus Stop
Empire Avenue at Stamps Lane
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road - #94
Bus Stop
Kellys Brook Apartments
Bus Stop
Kellys Brook Apartments
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road - #63
Bus Stop
Empire Avenue - near Esso Station
Bus Stop
Water Street at Alexander Street
Bus Stop
Water Street at Sudbury Street
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road - #54
Bus Stop
Water Street at Patrick Street
Bus Stop
Empire Avenue at Cordage Place
Bus Stop
Empire Avenue at West Empire Plaza
Bus Stop
Water Street at Convention Centre
Bus Stop
Water Street at Convention Centre
Bus Stop
Freshwater Road at Parade Street
Bus Stop
Crosbie Road - #64
Bus Stop
Empire Avenue at Glavine
Bus Stop
Top of Longs Hill
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Bells Turn (A+)

2. George's Pond (A+)

3. The Circle (A+)

4. Hoylestown (A+)

5. Rabbittown (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Pennywell is 80/100 - which is 6% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Annjennete Park (A+)

2. Ropewalk Lane (A+)

3. The Blocks (A+)

4. Rabbittown (A+)

5. Crosbie (A+)

crime F

Pennywell crime rates are 5,074 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
Property Crime
3,641 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
1,433 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bannerman (A+)

2. Clovelly Trails (A+)

3. Government House (A+)

4. King William Estates (A+)

5. Southlands (A+)

employment F

The median income in Pennywell is $53,507 - which is 28% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
Med. Household Income
$53,507 F
Unemployment Rate
8.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Stavanger Drive (A+)

2. East Meadows (A+)

3. Clovelly Trails (A+)

4. Robinhood Bay (A+)

5. Brookfield (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Saint Clare's Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Freshwater Dentistry
Dentist
The Denture Center
Dentist
Fort Townshend RNC
Police
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Health Sciences Centre
Hospital
Health Sciences Centre
Hospital
Dental Clinic
Dentist
Agnes Pratt Nursing home
Nursing Home
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
St. Luke's Home
Nursing Home
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Drugstore Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elizabeth PharmaChoice
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Miller Centre
Hospital
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Allan Hynes
Dentist
Lawton's Drugs
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Brookfield Road Fire Station
Fire Station
Gerald Murray
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Cornwall Heights (A+)

2. Hoylestown (A+)

3. Mundy Pond (A+)

4. O'Leary's (A+)

5. Old Pennywell Road (A+)

housing B

Pennywell home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Government House (A+)

2. King William Estates (A)

3. Bannerman (A)

4. Fort William (A-)

5. Stavanger Drive (A-)

schools A-

The Pennywell graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Bishop Abraham Elementary
St. Teresa's School/Ecole Ste-Therese
St. Andrew's Elementary
St. Mary's Elementary
Bishop Feild Elementary
Larkhall Academy
Leary's Brook Junior High
Rennie's River Elementary School
Hazelwood Elementary
Octagon Pond Elementary
Ecole des Grands-Vents
Mary Queen of Peace Elementary
St. Matthew's Elementary
Cowan Heights Elementary
Vanier Elementary
Macdonald Drive Elementary
East Point Elementary
Roncalli Elementary
Mary Queen of the World Elementary
High Schools (2) A+
Ecole Rocher-du-Nord
Horizon Academy
Prince of Wales Collegiate
Holy Heart of Mary Regional High
Brother Rice Junior High
Leary's Brook Junior High
Gonzaga Regional High
Beaconsfield Junior High
Waterford Valley High
Macdonald Drive Junior High
St. Paul's Junior High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Baird (A+)

2. Little Canada (A+)

3. Ecclesiastical District (A+)

4. Waterford Valley (A+)

5. Sheffield Estates (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Airport Heights (A+)

2. Shea Heights (A+)

3. Fairview Acres (A+)

4. Rabbittown (A+)

5. Hoylestown (A+)

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Pennywell Area Facts

  • Pennywell has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Pennywell crime rates are 30% higher than the St. John's average
  • Cost of living in Pennywell is 4% lower than the St. John's average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pennywell? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wishingwell Park
      Victoria Park
      Brother Eagan Park
      Martin's Meadow Park
      Kelly's Brook Park
      Lion's Park Kid's Playground
      Prince Edward Terrace
      Nascopie Crescent Park

      Entertainment

      Feildian Gardens
      Plaza Bowl
      St. Pat's Bowling Lanes & Lounge
      Apothecary Hall
      Trans-Canada Trail Mile Zero Km
      Apothecary Hall
      James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
      CN Rail 906

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      KFC
      NLC
      Laurier Lounge
      The Station Lounge
      The Station Lounge
      Leo's Fish and Chips
      Ches' Fish & Chips

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pennywell? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Pennywell.
      Drive to Work
      33%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pennywell? The cost of living in Pennywell is 80/100 - which is 6% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
      Pennywell
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      St. John's
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pennywell? Pennywell crime rates are 5,074, which are 4% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
      Total Crime
      5,074 per 100k people

      20% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      20% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Pennywell? The median income in Pennywell is $53,507 which is 28% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
      Median household income
      $53,50735% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%7% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      34% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pennywell a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Elizabeth PharmaChoice
      Health Sciences Centre
      Long Term Health Facility
      Health Sciences Centre
      Saint Clare's Mercy Hospital
      Miller Centre

      Pharmacies

      Brookfield Pharma Choice
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Lawton's Drugs
      Lawtons Drugs Wedgewood
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Lawtons Drugs
      Drugstore Pharmacy
      Metro Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Topsail Road Medical Clinic
      Medical West Clinic
      Active Health Chiropractic
      Central Rehab Clinic
      Gerald Murray
      Plaza Medical Group

      B Housing

      What are Pennywell home prices? Pennywell home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      20% lower than the CDN average

      A- Pennywell Schools

      Does Pennywell have good schools? The Pennywell graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      25%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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