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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 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
105
Deprivation level
N/A
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
50.62(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.94(+61%)
Public order
14.78(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.26(+94%)
Shoplifting
6.16(-4%)
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 92 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
Detached9£278,000
Flats5£111,000
Semi-Detached47£204,950
Terraced31£187,500

10 years median price trend in Ely

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

All postcodes in Ely

CF54BN

Pendine Road

CF54GQ

St Davids Crescent

CF54TR

Rhiwderyn Close

CF54LY

Addison Crescent

CF54UA

Nant Y Dowlais

CF54DL

Frank Road

CF54QE

Mostyn Road

CF54LH

Grand Avenue

CF54RA

Grand Avenue

CF54DW

Cadvan Road

CF54HB

Aberthaw Road

CF54UQ

Coedriglan Drive

CF54LQ

Highbury Road

CF54LU

Wheatley Road

CF54BJ

Ronald Place

CF54PF

Carling Court

CF54FX

Archer Place

CF54TA

Barnwood Crescent

CF54BX

Heol Y Felin

CF54TX

Nant Yr Ely

CF54JH

Stanway Road

CF54HF

Vachell Road

CF54RH

Greenfarm Road

CF54LP

Highbury Place

CF54FD

Redhouse Place

CF54NG

Deere Road

CF54QN

Penmark Green

CF55BY

Cowbridge Road West

CF54JL

Wilson Road

CF54HG

Vachell Road

CF54AD

Mill Road

CF54TE

Goodwood Close

CF54GP

St Davids Crescent

CF54EX

Charteris Crescent

CF55FD

Cowbridge Road West

CF54TG

Longreach Close

CF54HU

Grand Avenue

CF54UN

Coedriglan Drive

CF55DA

Cowbridge Road West

CF54QB

Caerwent Road

CF54NY

Macdonald Road

CF55DG

Llanwern Road

CF54NN

Deere Place

CF54LX

Addison Crescent

CF54PX

Jackson Road

CF54PA

Macdonald Close

CF54TP

Penmaen Walk

CF54GW

Highmead Road

CF54FG

Redhouse Road

CF54LT

Wheatley Road

CF55BZ

Cowbridge Road West

CF54EF

Ely

CF54DZ

Llewellyn Avenue

CF54EY

Archer Crescent

CF54TJ

Llanover Road

CF55DQ

Cowbridge Road West

CF54SY

Michaelston Road

CF54UG

Patreane Way

CF54FJ

Redhouse Road

CF54FL

Archer Road

CF54TW

Panteg Close

CF54LW

Wheatley Road

CF54FY

Ty Coch Road

CF54NR

Forge Place

CF54JF

Stanway Road

CF54UB

Nant Y Pepra

CF55BW

Cowbridge Road West

CF54US

Clos-Y-Cwarra

CF54NZ

Macdonald Place

CF54RR

Greenfarm Close

CF54DF

Plymouthwood Road

CF54NX

Macdonald Road

CF54NU

Deere Close

CF54AE

Mill Road

CF54TY

Nant Yr Arthur

CF54QL

Penmark Green

CF54PQ

Kenwood Road

CF54FS

Archer Road

CF54BW

Pen Y Garn Road

CF54SQ

Stirling Road

CF54JJ

Stanway Place

CF54TF

Swallowhurst Close

CF54RS

Ely

CF54AJ

Mill Place

CF54QA

Sevenoaks Road

CF54DY

Illtyd Road

CF54FU

Archer Road

CF54SN

Michaelston Road

CF54LL

Wilson Road

CF54LN

Wilson Place

CF54SZ

Drope Road

CF54NP

Parker Road

CF54QG

Grand Avenue

CF55DE

Llanwern Road

CF54PD

Cambria Road

CF54PU

Snowden Road

CF54BP

Pendine Road

CF54NS

Parker Place

CF54AH

Mill Road

CF54GT

Teifi Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.