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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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
73
Deprivation level
6/10
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
31.11(-15%)
Vehicle crime
9.29(+196%)
Public order
9.11(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.61(-41%)
Shoplifting
7.44(+7%)
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 214 recent sales, the median property price is £306,250 in Canton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £800,000.

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£400,000
Flats40£192,500
Semi-Detached23£342,500
Terraced140£332,250

10 years median price trend in Canton

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

All postcodes in Canton

CF54XL

Canton

CF59HA

Canton

CF118PN

Sanatorium Road

CF53YY

Canton

CF51FR

Purbeck Street

CF118EG

Whittle Road

CF51AD

Fairfield Close

CF51AR

West Orchard Crescent

CF51EQ

Daisy Street

CF51EZ

Victoria Park Road West

CF51LQ

Theobald Road

CF51LT

Cumberland Street

CF118FA

Pwll Coch Street

CF51BN

Cowbridge Road East

CF51DH

Pencisely Road

CF51JP

Nottingham Street

CF51JW

Cliff Place

CF118DE

Broadstairs Road

CF118HF

Anstee Court

CF51FA

Victoria Park Road West

CF51LS

Hanover Street

CF51QB

Carmarthen Street

CF51RF

Egerton Street

CF59GJ

Canton

CF51PP

Bassett Street

CF51PU

Lansdowne Road

CF118BP

Lawrenny Avenue

CF119PB

Llandaff Road

CF51BB

Cowbridge Road East

CF51DW

Thompson Place

CF51HN

Lionel Road

CF51QG

Carmarthen Street

CF118DU

Clos Gedrych

CF118BZ

Broad Street

CF51GH

Syr Davids Avenue

CF51HR

Forrest Road

CF51LR

Theobald Road

CF51SE

Dulwich Gardens

CF118GE

Canton

CF51AA

Aldsworth Road

CF51AF

Windway Road

CF51BF

Daisy Street

CF51DJ

Pencisely Road

CF51PX

Welby Lane

CF51RU

Cardigan Court

CF118DB

Broadhaven

CF51AT

Victoria Mews

CF51EP

Daisy Street

CF51HW

Clive Road

CF51PR

Lansdowne Road

CF52BZ

Ely Road

CF118BR

Lawrenny Avenue

CF118FD

Trem Yr Afon

CF118HP

Leckwith Road

CF51JG

Cowbridge Road East

CF51PQ

Lansdowne Road

CF51QZ

Anglesey Street

CF118FF

The Boulevard

CF118FN

Treganna Street

CF51BY

Butleigh Avenue

CF51BZ

Butleigh Avenue

CF51JS

Lansdowne Road

CF51PZ

Foundry Close

CF51QF

Market Road

CF59FQ

Canton

CF118BQ

Lawrenny Avenue

CF118GR

Canton

CF51AX

Cowbridge Road East

CF51GG

Burlington Terrace

CF118EL

Bartley Wilson Way

CF59FA

Canton

CF51PG

Atlas Place

CF51AL

Mayfield Avenue

CF51ER

Ivy Street

CF51RB

Radnor Road

CF118FY

Clos y Cimdda

CF51FU

Romilly Road West

CF51LL

Brunswick Street

CF51EW

Chargot Road

CF51GW

Cowbridge Road East

CF51LZ

Northumberland Street

CF118GF

Canton

CF51BQ

Redcliffe Avenue

CF51AJ

Windway Road

CF51JU

Lansdowne Road

CF51NH

Grosvenor Street

CF51QE

Market Road

CF118GL

Clos Pwll Coch

CF51BE

Cowbridge Road East

CF51PA

Welby Road

CF51QS

Glamorgan Street

CF118BF

Heol Terrell

CF118GA

Paul Williams Walk

CF51BS

Fairfield Avenue

CF59BB

Canton

CF51LF

Brunswick Street

CF118BD

Hadfield Close

CF51JH

Grosvenor Street

CF51AY

Romilly Road

CF51NJ

Grosvenor Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.