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Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans

About

Creigiau, Pentyrch, and St Fagans form a western fringe of Cardiff, characterised by a transition from suburban settlements to rural landscapes. The area is defined by the Garth Mountain and woodland of Coed y Garth, with residential developments in Creigiau and the village community of Pentyrch situated on these slopes. Road connections follow the contours of the land, linking these communities to each other and to the city beyond.

St Fagans is nationally significant for its open-air museum, which historic buildings from across Wales on its grounds. The area includes St Fagans Castle and its gardens, alongside agricultural land and the River Ely. This section maintains a distinctly village-like atmosphere, with green spaces and historical sites contrasting with the more modern housing found in neighbouring parts of the wider area.

Area overview

On average Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans is £65,464 per year. Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans is home to around 7,902 people, with a population density of about 297.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans Population

7,902

Population density

297.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.89(-40%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.77(-19%)

Public order

6.96(-22%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.81(-40%)

Other theft

3.29(-35%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

7,175

90.83%

Other White

156

1.97%

Indian

122

1.54%

Chinese

0.7%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.67%

Total population: 7,899

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,369

51.71%

Level 3 (A level)

944

14.49%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

784

12.03%

No qualifications

663

10.18%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

397

6.09%

Total 16+ residents: 6,515

Housing

Owns outright

1,466

45.22%

Owns with a mortgage

1,290

39.79%

Private landlord or letting agency

237

7.31%

Other social rented

104

3.21%

Social rents from council

2.68%

Total households: 3,242

Property prices in Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £339,000 in Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £865,000.

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 Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£450,000	£299,500	£369,998	£542,500	£801,600
Flats	14	£180,000	£152,750	£170,996	£188,120	£213,150
Semi-Detached	28	£318,250	£250,125	£298,746	£374,000	£440,475
Terraced	33	£315,000	£192,000	£240,000	£337,000	£386,000

10 years median price trend in Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans

All postcodes in Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans

CF159PJ

Cefn Bychan

CF56HQ

Windsor Clive Drive

CF56PB

Ffordd Gwern

Data Sources

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

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