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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 average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
69
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
34.24(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.84(-1%)
Public order
9.71(+18%)
Shoplifting
8.73(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(+10%)
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

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £290K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Ely West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ely West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£372,000£308
Semi-Detached17£257,500£269
Terraced14£202,500£271
Flats1£95,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ely West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ely West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£84,500£145,000£121,000
2017£265,000£91,500£164,000£125,250
2018£275,500£85,000£160,000£120,000
2019£265,500£88,500£185,000£127,500
2020£256,350£94,000£193,750£132,475
2021£295,000£196,500£160,000
2022£310,000£130,000£238,000£190,000
2023£300,000£145,000£234,000£188,000
2024£320,000£100,000£224,000£197,000
2025£343,500£103,000£237,500£205,000
2026£366,000£232,500£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ely West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ely West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£109£153£163
2017£226£120£164£186
2018£256£147£168£176
2019£244£134£182£185
2020£257£146£199£188
2021£257£206£215
2022£311£175£236£263
2023£281£214£253£299
2024£296£198£235£230
2025£307£185£250£261
2026£321£263£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ely West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ely West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.