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About

Canton is a residential and commercial district situated directly to the west of Cardiff city centre, bounded by the River Taff. The area is characterised by a dense grid of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with Cowbridge Road East serving as its main thoroughfare. This street functions as a traditional high street, lined with a mix of independent retailers, cafes, and supermarkets that cater primarily to local needs.

The ward includes Thompson's Park, a formal green space with a listed conservatory. Canton is also home to the Chapter Arts Centre, a significant cultural venue housed in a former school building that contains cinemas, theatre spaces, and bars. Public transport links are central to the area, with multiple bus routes converging along Cowbridge Road, connecting residents to the city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Canton has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canton is £50,149 per year. Canton is home to around 16,138 people, with a population density of about 5,195.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canton Population
16,138
Population density
5,195.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.35(-8%)
Vehicle crime
10.53(+267%)
Public order
10.41(+27%)
Shoplifting
7.25(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.13(-3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,962
74.12%
Other White
791
4.9%
Bangladeshi
617
3.82%
Indian
393
2.44%
African
305
1.89%
Total population: 16,139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,497
49.82%
No qualifications
2,019
15.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,666
12.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,275
9.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
828
6.35%
Total 16+ residents: 13,041

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,644
37.26%
Owns outright
1,988
28.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,309
18.45%
Other social rented
791
11.15%
Social rents from council
190
2.68%
Total households: 7,096

Property prices in Canton

Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Canton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canton in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£405,000
Flats44£195,000
Semi-Detached27£370,000
Terraced137£335,000

10 years median price trend in Canton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canton.

All postcodes in Canton

CF51HU

Kingsland Road

CF51GD

Conybeare Road

CF51EF

Clive Road

CF118HX

Leckwith Mews

CF51ND

York Street

CF118FB

The Boulevard

CF59DL

Canton

CF118EW

Broad Street

CF51EW

Chargot Road

CF118BD

Hadfield Close

CF51DS

Pencisely Crescent

CF51AA

Aldsworth Road

CF51RG

Egerton Street

CF51LU

Westmoreland Street

CF51BR

Fairfield Avenue

CF51BF

Daisy Street

CF51HR

Forrest Road

CF118GD

Rhodri Morgan Way

CF51NY

Church Road

CF51FH

Romilly Road

CF51HY

Loftus Street

CF51HT

Nesta Road

CF118AP

Leckwith Road

CF51GJ

Regina Terrace

CF118DX

Flindo Crescent

CF51BA

Cowbridge Road East

CF51AY

Romilly Road

CF51BJ

Cowbridge Road East

CF51EB

Pencisely Road

CF59GJ

Canton

CF51QY

Pen Y Peel Road

CF59FF

Canton

CF51RU

Cardigan Court

CF118GR

Canton

CF51PG

Atlas Place

CF59FA

Canton

CF119FX

Canton

CF118FR

Bridge Close

CF51NX

St Johns Crescent

CF51NT

Alexandra Road

CF118AL

St Donats Road

CF51HG

Clive Road

CF51DX

Pencisely Rise

CF118BY

Broad Street

CF118FL

Ffordd Yr Arfau

CF118FH

Stryd Elai

CF51EZ

Victoria Park Road West

CF118DH

Paper Mill Road

CF118DG

Sanatorium Road

CF118GH

The Boulevard

CF118DB

Broadhaven

CF51DY

Pencisely Rise

CF51DZ

Pencisely Avenue

CF118HF

Anstee Court

CF51JH

Grosvenor Street

CF51QR

Pembroke Road

CF51BU

Kensington Avenue

CF51FR

Purbeck Street

CF51PP

Bassett Street

CF51FT

Romilly Road West

CF51HW

Clive Road

CF51BT

Bernard Avenue

CF51RZ

Market Road

CF51JE

Cowbridge Road East

CF118DU

Clos Gedrych

CF51AX

Cowbridge Road East

CF51JZ

Surrey Street

CF51NE

York Street

CF51DW

Thompson Place

CF51FP

Romilly Place

CF51EP

Daisy Street

CF118EG

Whittle Road

CF118FT

Lansdowne Avenue West

CF51JW

Cliff Place

CF51JT

Lansdowne Road

CF118HP

Leckwith Road

CF118XB

Clos Halkett

CF118FQ

Heol Y Fynachlog

CF119NH

Llandaff Road

CF51NW

Penllyn Road

CF51JQ

Lansdowne Road

CF118BR

Lawrenny Avenue

CF51QL

Rectory Road

CF118DA

Broadhaven

CF51NU

Alexandra Road

CF51QZ

Anglesey Street

CF118EN

Bartley Wilson Way

CF51GX

Cowbridge Road East

CF51AT

Victoria Mews

CF51EN

Ethel Street

CF118DD

Broadacres

CF51FB

Romilly Road

CF51NF

Tintern Street

CF51WX

Canton

CF51NR

St Johns Mews

CF116HP

Leckwith Place

CF51LN

Brunswick Street

CF51GL

Clive Road

CF51HX

Cowbridge Road East

CF51FL

Romilly Road

Data Sources

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