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Ely West

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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

CF54NJ

Deere Road

CF54QB

Caerwent Road

CF54NQ

Parker Road

CF54PB

Gwent Road

CF54TH

Llanover Road

CF55BZ

Cowbridge Road West

Data Sources

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