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About

Canton (Welsh: Treganna) is an inner-city district immediately west of Cardiff city centre. Cowbridge Road East runs through the heart of the area and acts as the main shopping street, with shops, cafés, takeaways and pubs lining the pavement. Terraced houses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries make up much of the residential fabric, interspersed with short-run flats and small gardens. Regular bus routes use the main road and link Canton to the city centre and other districts.

Chapter Arts Centre on Market Road provides cinemas, galleries and performance spaces used by local companies and community groups. Canton Library and community halls host classes and meetings while sports clubs meet on small green spaces tucked between streets. The area also hosts several small independent bakeries and long-standing grocers that serve nearby streets. Street signs carry the Welsh name Treganna and noticeboards outside shops and churches reflect ongoing local organisation; everyday services and cultural activity are concentrated along Cowbridge Road East.

Area overview

On average Canton has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canton is £49,249 per year. Canton is home to around 10,201 people, with a population density of about 4,616.5 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Canton Population

10,201

Population density

4,616.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.29(+4%)

Public order

12.84(+56%)

Shoplifting

10.49(+63%)

Vehicle crime

9.7(+238%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.82(+20%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

6,969

68.32%

Other White

579

5.68%

Bangladeshi

458

4.49%

Indian

324

3.18%

African

256

2.51%

Total population: 10,200

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,860

47.21%

No qualifications

1,381

16.89%

Level 3 (A level)

1,053

12.88%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

817

9.99%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

543

6.64%

Total 16+ residents: 8,176

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,611

36.56%

Owns outright

1,090

24.73%

Private landlord or letting agency

869

19.72%

Other social rented

549

12.46%

Social rents from council

158

3.59%

Total households: 4,407

Property prices in Canton

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £301,250 in Canton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	31	£200,000	£139,639	£167,750	£220,000	£240,625
Detached	6	£306,425	£153,750	£185,713	£395,000	£408,750
Semi-Detached	13	£290,000	£148,600	£251,000	£340,000	£374,000
Terraced	94	£343,500	£236,150	£285,313	£368,125	£400,000

10 years median price trend in Canton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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