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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

CF118FX

Clos y Cimdda

CF118GB

Rhodri Morgan Way

CF51BR

Fairfield Avenue

CF51DT

Pencisely Crescent

CF51GX

Cowbridge Road East

CF51DL

Pencisely Road

CF51NR

St Johns Mews

CF51QY

Pen Y Peel Road

CF51RH

Brecon Street

CF51XB

Canton

CF118EP

Bartley Wilson Way

CF51FP

Romilly Place

CF51FS

Preswylfa Street

CF51GB

Conybeare Road

CF51HQ

Forrest Road

CF51JX

Lincoln Street

CF52ZR

Canton

CF51AU

Canton

CF51DZ

Pencisely Avenue

CF51FN

Romilly Road

CF51JY

Norfolk Street

CF51SB

Conybeare Road

CF118DA

Broadhaven

CF118ER

Leckwith Road

CF118FT

Lansdowne Avenue West

CF51HZ

Loftus Mews

CF51NA

Northumberland Street

CF51PB

Eton Place

CF59DL

Canton

CF118FJ

Ffordd Yr Hen-Dai

CF118HJ

Leckwith Road

CF51FL

Romilly Road

CF51GR

Maes Yr Annedd

CF51DS

Pencisely Crescent

CF51DY

Pencisely Rise

CF51HG

Clive Road

CF118BY

Broad Street

CF118DF

Sudcroft Street

CF118DH

Paper Mill Road

CF51BD

Cowbridge Road East

CF51EJ

Ethel Street

CF51FX

Halsbury Road

CF51HX

Cowbridge Road East

CF51JQ

Lansdowne Road

CF51NT

Alexandra Road

CF119FX

Canton

Data Sources

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