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Grangetown South

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About

Grangetown South lies along the western bank of the River Taff, south of Cardiff city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and modern apartment developments. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along Penarth Road, which serves as a key arterial route.

The district's geography is defined by water, bordered by the Taff to the east and the Ely River to the west. A notable feature is the extensive tidal mudflats and saltmarsh of the Taff Estuary, which create a stark, open landscape on its eastern edge, contrasting with the built environment.

Area overview

On average Grangetown South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grangetown South is £41,686 per year. Grangetown South is home to around 6,874 people, with a population density of about 3,586.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grangetown South Population
6,874
Population density
3,586.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.88(+11%)
Public order
12.95(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.51(-14%)
Vehicle crime
11.2(+257%)
Other theft
10.33(+105%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,262
47.45%
Pakistani
704
10.24%
African
603
8.77%
Other White
384
5.59%
Bangladeshi
328
4.77%
Total population: 6,874

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,813
33.49%
No qualifications
1,362
25.16%
Level 3 (A level)
781
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
605
11.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
454
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
810
29.26%
Owns outright
662
23.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
627
22.65%
Other social rented
338
12.21%
Social rents from council
229
8.27%
Total households: 2,768

Property prices in Grangetown South

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 in Grangetown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grangetown South 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 Grangetown South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£330,000
Flats17£150,250
Semi-Detached13£287,000
Terraced33£250,000

10 years median price trend in Grangetown South

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

All postcodes in Grangetown South

CF118TJ

Bessemer Close

CF118TY

Fleet Way

CF118ZS

Grangetown

CF119ZA

Grangetown

CF245XR

Grangetown

CF103WX

Grangetown

CF117DU

Moordale Road

CF111LJ

Grangetown

CF118ZW

Grangetown

CF103TS

Grangetown

CF117JF

Clive Street

CF117LL

Pentrebane Street

CF117LN

Pentrebane Street

CF119XN

Grangetown

CF240EE

Grangetown

CF915AB

Grangetown

CF101YG

Grangetown

CF103YZ

Grangetown

CF111BA

Grangetown

CF111UL

Grangetown

CF117ET

Bromsgrove Street

CF117EU

Oakley Place

CF117HL

Clive Street

CF118BA

Bessemer Road

CF118DP

Arundel Place

CF244XD

Grangetown

CF117BR

Cornish Close

CF117DG

Ludlow Close

CF117HE

Holmesdale Street

CF118EQ

Penarth Road

CF118HD

Fonthill Place

CF118ZQ

Grangetown

CF111UU

Grangetown

CF103ZP

Grangetown

CF118ZR

Grangetown

CF111TQ

Grangetown

CF118AQ

Hadfield Road

CF240YL

Grangetown

CF103UA

Grangetown

CF103XL

Grangetown

CF111RS

Grangetown

CF118AA

Sloper Road

CF102YG

Grangetown

CF111QD

Grangetown

CF117BW

Holmesdale Street

CF117HN

Clive Street

CF111AH

Grangetown

CF111WU

Grangetown

CF117BU

Holmesdale Street

CF117LJ

Grange Gardens

CF117LS

Penhevad Street

CF111AZ

Grangetown

CF111WP

Grangetown

CF110JA

Ferry Road

CF117JB

Clive Street

CF118AT

Whittle Road

CF111WS

Grangetown

CF117HQ

Clive Street

CF118BN

Hartley Place

CF110JL

Watkiss Way

CF118TU

Penarth Road

CF118ZU

Grangetown

CF103UW

Grangetown

CF117JZ

Paget Street

CF118EB

Eddystone Close

CF117LG

St Fagans Street

CF118HB

Arundel Place

CF118ZY

Grangetown

CF117DW

Ferry Road

CF118ET

Shelburn Close

CF118NB

Wynnstay Close

CF103XR

Grangetown

CF103XZ

Grangetown

CF117DA

Newport Street

CF117NA

Worcester Close

CF118BS

Holden Road

CF111XL

Grangetown

CF117BQ

Taff Embankment

CF118EY

Glynstell Close

CF118TZ

Lyon Close

CF118ZP

Grangetown

CF117ED

Clive Lane

CF915AF

Grangetown

CF111JX

Grangetown

CF117AX

Corporation Road

CF117JG

Clive Street

CF118TB

Sloper Road

CF915AG

Grangetown

CF915AS

Grangetown

CF117AY

Corporation Road

CF117DN

Kent Street

CF118WD

Hadfield Road

CF915AP

Grangetown

CF111NF

Grangetown

CF117DL

Kent Street

CF118AY

Waterhouse Drive

CF118NE

Bessborough Drive

CF915AJ

Grangetown

CF105WE

Grangetown

CF111NB

Grangetown

Data Sources

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