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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

CF54DW

Cadvan Road

CF54FW

Archer Terrace

CF54TU

Cae Bach Close

CF54US

Clos-Y-Cwarra

CF54AJ

Mill Place

CF54ED

Llewellyn Avenue

CF54HF

Vachell Road

CF54PX

Jackson Road

CF54PY

Sevenoaks Road

CF55DE

Llanwern Road

CF54AG

Mill Road

CF54DE

Plymouthwood Road

CF54FB

Redhouse Crescent

CF54FQ

Archer Road

CF54JT

Moore Road

CF54NY

Macdonald Road

CF54TE

Goodwood Close

CF54JG

Stanway Road

CF54DD

Plymouthwood Road

CF54DX

Illtyd Road

CF54FP

Archer Road

CF54NN

Deere Place

CF54PF

Carling Court

CF54QG

Grand Avenue

CF54TQ

Penmaen Walk

CF54TR

Rhiwderyn Close

CF54UD

Nant Y Rhos

CF54AP

St Margarets Park

CF54DY

Illtyd Road

CF54FJ

Redhouse Road

CF54BQ

Pengwern Road

CF54GW

Highmead Road

CF54LG

Grand Avenue

CF54LU

Wheatley Road

CF54NX

Macdonald Road

CF54AN

Hollycroft Close

CF54BN

Pendine Road

CF54PD

Cambria Road

CF54QN

Penmark Green

CF54NT

Parker Place

CF54PP

Kenwood Road

CF54SA

Patreane Way

CF54TG

Longreach Close

CF55DD

Hillsnook Road

CF54NH

Deere Road

CF54HB

Aberthaw Road

CF54LE

Grand Avenue

CF54LT

Wheatley Road

CF54LX

Addison Crescent

CF54LQ

Highbury Road

CF54NG

Deere Road

CF54PG

Furness Close

CF54QH

Grand Avenue

CF54DS

Pethybridge Road

CF54GS

Cymric Close

CF54UQ

Coedriglan Drive

CF54NP

Parker Road

CF54FA

Redhouse Crescent

CF54FE

Spinney Close

CF54PU

Snowden Road

CF54SZ

Drope Road

CF54TA

Barnwood Crescent

CF54UG

Patreane Way

CF54TL

Llanover Road

CF54TT

Pontrilas Close

CF54FY

Ty Coch Road

CF54HN

Crossways Road

CF54RH

Greenfarm Road

CF54ST

Lon Y Ffin

CF54TZ

Coed Arhyd

CF54DZ

Llewellyn Avenue

CF54EZ

Archer Crescent

CF54EW

Charteris Road

CF54FD

Redhouse Place

CF54FH

Redhouse Road

CF54NU

Deere Close

CF54NW

Macdonald Road

CF54TF

Swallowhurst Close

CF54UN

Coedriglan Drive

CF54DQ

Pethybridge Road

CF54JU

Moore Close

CF54RB

Grand Avenue

CF54RE

Grand Avenue

CF54SN

Michaelston Road

CF54SW

Michaelston Road

CF54FU

Archer Road

CF54SQ

Stirling Road

CF54FL

Archer Road

CF54JA

Elford Road

CF54JB

Hiles Road

CF54RP

Marcross Road

CF55BW

Cowbridge Road West

CF54BA

Heol Muston

CF54HL

Crossways Road

CF54QA

Sevenoaks Road

CF54TW

Panteg Close

CF54DJ

Frank Road

CF54EE

Glyndwr Road

CF54LY

Addison Crescent

CF54HU

Grand Avenue

Data Sources

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