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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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 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
106
Deprivation level
N/A
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
41.17(+21%)
Vehicle crime
14.4(+402%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.82(+6%)
Public order
12.22(+49%)
Other theft
9.75(+113%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Grangetown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £545,000.

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
Terraced41£250,000
Detached3£370,000
Flats16£159,000
Semi-Detached11£290,000

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

CF117LH

St Fagans Street

CF117JF

Clive Street

CF117BW

Holmesdale Street

CF117LE

Paget Street

CF117ET

Bromsgrove Street

CF117HP

Clive Street

CF117EU

Oakley Place

CF118ZS

Grangetown

CF118TJ

Bessemer Close

CF118TZ

Lyon Close

CF915AU

Grangetown

CF118NB

Wynnstay Close

CF240YD

Grangetown

CF101UA

Grangetown

CF240YF

Grangetown

CF117LS

Penhevad Street

CF118DN

Faber Way

CF117HG

Holmesdale Street

CF117DE

Avondale Crescent

CF102XU

Grangetown

CF117NA

Worcester Close

CF117HE

Holmesdale Street

CF117DW

Ferry Road

CF101YA

Grangetown

CF119XN

Grangetown

CF118ND

Powderham Drive

CF111DW

Grangetown

CF118ZW

Grangetown

CF103UA

Grangetown

CF119ZA

Grangetown

CF118ZJ

Grangetown

CF118LA

Sloper Road

CF118AQ

Hadfield Road

CF117EW

Oakley Place

CF117EY

Bromsgrove Street

CF117HF

Holmesdale Street

CF117DD

Cosslett Place

CF111NB

Grangetown

CF118AX

Hansom Place

CF118UE

Tollgate Close

CF118AA

Sloper Road

CF102YG

Grangetown

CF118HD

Fonthill Place

CF118WD

Hadfield Road

CF117DB

Grange Place

CF118BN

Hartley Place

CF118EJ

Bessemer Road

CF118NN

Penarth Road

CF111UU

Grangetown

CF117DT

Avondale Road

Data Sources

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