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About

Ely ward is a large residential area situated in the west of Cardiff. It is primarily composed of local authority housing estates developed extensively throughout the mid-20th century. The ward is bordered by the River Ely to the east and contains several large parks, including Ely Recreation Ground. Its housing is predominantly terraced and semi-detached homes, with local shopping concentrated along Grand Avenue and Wilson Road.

The area is home to the Trelai Park, which contains the notable Ely Racecourse remains, a historic harness racing track now embedded within the public green space. Community facilities include the Star Leisure Centre and the historic St John the Baptist Church. Public transport connections provide bus links towards Cardiff city centre, with the ward remaining a distinct and well-established part of the city's western suburbs.

Area overview

On average Ely has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ely is £38,369 per year. Ely is home to around 15,428 people, with a population density of about 5,099.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ely Population
15,428
Population density
5,099 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.17(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.06(+79%)
Public order
14(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.48(+67%)
Drugs
6.74(+130%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,203
79.11%
African
548
3.55%
Other White
424
2.75%
Bangladeshi
383
2.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
365
2.37%
Total population: 15,426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,467
30.88%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,243
19.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,700
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,570
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,228
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 11,226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,314
37.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,375
22.06%
Owns outright
1,345
21.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
741
11.89%
Other social rented
308
4.94%
Total households: 6,232

Property prices in Ely

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ely area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ely 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£316,000
Flats3£111,000
Semi-Detached51£204,950
Terraced28£182,250

10 years median price trend in Ely

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

All postcodes in Ely

CF54UA

Nant Y Dowlais

CF54AF

Mill Road

CF54EA

Llewellyn Avenue

CF54EF

Ely

CF54NF

Deere Road

CF54NR

Forge Place

CF54PE

Cambria Road

CF54UP

Royde Close

CF54AH

Mill Road

CF54EY

Archer Crescent

CF54HY

Howell Road

CF54PH

Carling Court

CF54GN

St Davids Crescent

CF54NZ

Macdonald Place

CF54QL

Penmark Green

CF54SL

Lon Werdd Close

CF55FD

Cowbridge Road West

CF54FT

Archer Road

CF55DG

Llanwern Road

CF54DP

Pethybridge Road

CF54QF

Grand Avenue

CF54FX

Archer Place

CF54HG

Vachell Road

CF54HJ

Vachell Road

CF54RF

Foxglove Close

CF54UR

Jestyn Close

CF54BB

Heol Muston

CF54FF

Redhouse Close

CF54HA

Gough Road

CF54HX

Grand Avenue

CF54JF

Stanway Road

CF54DL

Frank Road

CF54DF

Plymouthwood Road

CF54PZ

Sevenoaks Road

CF54RJ

Greenfarm Road

CF54DN

Plymouthwood Crescent

CF54RR

Greenfarm Close

CF54SU

Wanderers Crescent

CF54SS

Lon Werdd

CF54UE

Nant Y Plac

CF54BS

Pengwern Road

CF54JS

Courtis Road

CF54LH

Grand Avenue

CF55DB

Cowbridge Road West

CF54BG

Maureen Avenue

CF54EU

Red Brink Court

CF54TN

Llangybi Close

CF54UH

Clos Tan Y Ffarm

CF54BH

Windsor Green

CF54BP

Pendine Road

CF54BW

Pen Y Garn Road

CF54PR

Snowden Road

CF54TS

Cae Newydd Close

CF54TY

Nant Yr Arthur

CF54FS

Archer Road

CF54PS

Snowden Road

CF54SP

St Fagans Court

CF55BX

Cowbridge Road West

CF55BY

Cowbridge Road West

CF54BU

Pencader Road

CF54HZ

Elford Road

CF54LR

Highbury Road

CF54SR

Stirling Road

CF54TX

Nant Yr Ely

CF54GP

St Davids Crescent

CF54GQ

St Davids Crescent

CF54JL

Wilson Road

CF54LP

Highbury Place

CF54LS

Highbury Road

CF55BT

Cowbridge Road West

CF54GL

Ty Cefn Road

CF54GR

Cymric Close

CF54JE

Stanway Road

CF54LN

Wilson Place

CF54SY

Michaelston Road

CF54JJ

Stanway Place

CF54LJ

Wilson Road

CF54LL

Wilson Road

CF54QD

Caerwent Road

CF55BR

Cowbridge Road West

CF54RD

Grand Avenue

CF54RQ

Marcross Road

CF54UJ

Coedriglan Drive

CF54AL

Cherrydale Road

CF54BL

Grand Avenue

CF54FN

Archer Road

CF54GY

Highmead Road

CF54NL

Deere Place

CF54PA

Macdonald Close

CF54RS

Ely

CF55DA

Cowbridge Road West

CF54BT

Heol Y Felin

CF54DH

Plymouthwood Close

CF54GX

Highmead Road

CF54GZ

Gough Road

CF54NS

Parker Place

CF54GT

Teifi Place

CF54QJ

Grand Avenue

CF54TD

Hampstead Walk

CF54BE

Heol Muston

Data Sources

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