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About

Ely West is a residential district situated in the western part of Cardiff. The area is characterised by a mix of traditional terraced housing and larger post-war estates. Local amenities are centred around Grand Avenue, which provides essential shops and services for the community. The area is primarily residential in nature, with a focus on local neighbourhood life and facilities.

The district is bordered by extensive green spaces, including Ely Racecourse and Trelai Park, which offer recreational areas. Ely Mill, a prominent local landmark, stands as a reminder of the area's historical industrial past. Public transport connections provide links to Cardiff city centre. The local community is supported by several schools and community centres within the area.

Area overview

On average Ely West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ely West is £42,341 per year. Ely West is home to around 6,074 people, with a population density of about 3,957.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ely West Population
6,074
Population density
3,957.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.62(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.01(-10%)
Public order
9.88(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-21%)
Shoplifting
6.09(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,107
84.09%
African
212
3.49%
Other White
142
2.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
121
1.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
72
1.19%
Total population: 6,073

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,224
26.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,116
23.79%
Level 3 (A level)
748
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
667
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
489
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 4,691

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
777
29.95%
Owns with a mortgage
667
25.71%
Social rents from council
623
24.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
11.33%
Other social rented
158
6.09%
Total households: 2,594

Property prices in Ely West

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in Ely West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ely West 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 Ely West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£351,000
Flats1£111,000
Semi-Detached26£246,500
Terraced16£207,500

10 years median price trend in Ely West

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

All postcodes in Ely West

CF54UA

Nant Y Dowlais

CF54NF

Deere Road

CF54NR

Forge Place

CF54PE

Cambria Road

CF54UP

Royde Close

CF54PH

Carling Court

CF54NZ

Macdonald Place

CF54QL

Penmark Green

CF54QF

Grand Avenue

CF54RF

Foxglove Close

CF54UR

Jestyn Close

CF54RJ

Greenfarm Road

CF54RR

Greenfarm Close

CF54SU

Wanderers Crescent

CF54SS

Lon Werdd

CF54UE

Nant Y Plac

CF55DB

Cowbridge Road West

CF54SG

Denison Way

CF54TN

Llangybi Close

CF54UH

Clos Tan Y Ffarm

CF54TS

Cae Newydd Close

CF54TY

Nant Yr Arthur

CF54SP

St Fagans Court

CF55BY

Cowbridge Road West

CF54SR

Stirling Road

CF54TX

Nant Yr Ely

CF54UF

Nant Y Drope

CF54LP

Highbury Place

CF54LN

Wilson Place

CF54SY

Michaelston Road

CF54LJ

Wilson Road

CF54LL

Wilson Road

CF54QD

Caerwent Road

CF54RD

Grand Avenue

CF54RQ

Marcross Road

CF54UJ

Coedriglan Drive

CF54NL

Deere Place

CF54PA

Macdonald Close

CF54RS

Ely

CF55DA

Cowbridge Road West

CF54NS

Parker Place

CF54QJ

Grand Avenue

CF54TD

Hampstead Walk

CF54TU

Cae Bach Close

CF54US

Clos-Y-Cwarra

CF55DE

Llanwern Road

CF54NY

Macdonald Road

CF54TE

Goodwood Close

CF54NN

Deere Place

CF54PF

Carling Court

CF54QG

Grand Avenue

CF54TQ

Penmaen Walk

CF54TR

Rhiwderyn Close

CF54UD

Nant Y Rhos

CF54NX

Macdonald Road

CF54SF

Denison Way

CF54PD

Cambria Road

CF54QN

Penmark Green

CF54NT

Parker Place

CF54SA

Patreane Way

CF54TG

Longreach Close

CF55DD

Hillsnook Road

CF54NH

Deere Road

CF54NG

Deere Road

CF54PG

Furness Close

CF54QH

Grand Avenue

CF54UQ

Coedriglan Drive

CF54NP

Parker Road

CF54SZ

Drope Road

CF54TA

Barnwood Crescent

CF54UG

Patreane Way

CF54TL

Llanover Road

CF54TT

Pontrilas Close

CF54RH

Greenfarm Road

CF54ST

Lon Y Ffin

CF54TZ

Coed Arhyd

CF54NU

Deere Close

CF54NW

Macdonald Road

CF54TF

Swallowhurst Close

CF54UN

Coedriglan Drive

CF54RB

Grand Avenue

CF54RE

Grand Avenue

CF54QT

Clos Y Cwarra

CF54SN

Michaelston Road

CF54SW

Michaelston Road

CF54SQ

Stirling Road

CF54RP

Marcross Road

CF54TW

Panteg Close

CF54QE

Mostyn Road

CF54RN

Meyrick Road

CF54RA

Grand Avenue

CF54SX

Michaelston Road

CF54RL

Penmark Road

CF54TP

Penmaen Walk

CF55DF

Nottage Road

CF54RG

Greenfarm Road

CF54UB

Nant Y Pepra

CF54UL

Traherne Drive

CF54TB

Mansell Avenue

CF54TJ

Llanover Road

Data Sources

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