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About

Grangetown is a residential district situated directly south of Cardiff city centre, separated by the River Taff. The area is characterised by its grid-like pattern of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, which form the core of its housing stock. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along Penarth Road and Corporation Road, serving the local community with independent shops and services. The ward includes a significant stretch of the Cardiff Bay shoreline, providing views across the water.

The area is home to the Grade II listed Grangetown Nursery, a historic horticultural site with extensive glasshouses. Transport links are a defining feature, with the main railway line to London passing through and several major roads converging here. Large areas are also dedicated to industrial and distribution uses near the docks, contrasting with the residential streets. The Taff Trail runs along its western edge, offering a green route for cyclists and pedestrians.

Area overview

On average Grangetown has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grangetown is £45,369 per year. Grangetown is home to around 20,818 people, with a population density of about 4,561.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grangetown Population
20,818
Population density
4,561.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.24(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.94(+15%)
Vehicle crime
12.68(+342%)
Shoplifting
12.49(+94%)
Public order
10.9(+33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,513
45.69%
Pakistani
2,022
9.71%
African
1,808
8.68%
Other White
1,519
7.3%
Indian
1,133
5.44%
Total population: 20,821

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,916
41.18%
No qualifications
3,435
20.45%
Level 3 (A level)
2,531
15.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,714
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,136
6.76%
Total 16+ residents: 16,796

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,116
35.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2,267
25.81%
Owns outright
1,715
19.53%
Other social rented
937
10.67%
Social rents from council
480
5.47%
Total households: 8,783

Property prices in Grangetown

Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 in Grangetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grangetown 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£370,000
Flats124£155,000
Semi-Detached15£312,000
Terraced118£245,600

10 years median price trend in Grangetown

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

All postcodes in Grangetown

CF110BF

Grangetown

CF116PN

Cornwall Street

CF116PL

Cornwall Street

CF117BA

Ferndale Street

CF117HL

Clive Street

CF116NA

Lucknow Street

CF117HQ

Clive Street

CF116NU

Van Street

CF117LU

Penhevad Street

CF117EF

South Clive Street

CF117EX

Seager Drive

CF118AW

Clos Parc Morgannwg

CF117JR

Jim Driscoll Way

CF110LA

Ferry Court

CF117FE

Seager Drive

CF116QH

Pentre Gardens

CF110SG

Victoria Wharf

CF116QB

Universal Street

CF117BR

Cornish Close

CF110JF

Ferry Court

CF116RB

Hafod Street

CF118TN

Tollgate Close

CF116BN

North Street

CF111UH

Grangetown

CF118ZX

Grangetown

CF117DY

Avondale Gardens

CF118DN

Faber Way

CF103XS

Grangetown

CF117LA

Paget Street

CF102YG

Grangetown

CF111RS

Grangetown

CF118BJ

Langham Way

CF117LF

Paget Street

CF110BA

Burford Gardens

CF117JF

Clive Street

CF117BN

Constant Close

CF240YL

Grangetown

CF118TE

Virgil Street

CF102YA

Grangetown

CF116YY

Pendyris Street

CF915AP

Grangetown

CF103XR

Grangetown

CF111NF

Grangetown

CF118UE

Tollgate Close

CF118TY

Fleet Way

CF110AQ

Grangemoor Court

CF118JN

Waterford Close

CF116TL

Somerset Street

CF116FS

Penarth Road

CF117AB

Cymmer Street

CF117FF

Morel Court

CF118YZ

Grangetown

CF116QE

Dinas Place

CF118AT

Whittle Road

CF240EE

Grangetown

CF117HA

Holmesdale Street

CF103XA

Grangetown

CF117BZ

Bradford Street

CF117EB

Oleary Drive

CF116PJ

Tynant Street

CF118BA

Bessemer Road

CF111XT

Grangetown

CF117DS

Avondale Road

CF110AZ

Watkiss Way

CF116NH

Penarth Road

CF116RH

Taffs Mead Embankment

CF118BB

Bessemer Road

CF110SB

Victoria Wharf

CF915AD

Grangetown

CF118BN

Hartley Place

CF117FA

Shearman Place

CF110AT

Ferry Court

CF117LT

Penhevad Street

CF116NW

Rudry Street

CF118BL

Walton Place

CF101UA

Grangetown

CF116PD

Stafford Mews

CF117AL

Taff Terrace

CF117DQ

Earl Street

CF116BH

Pendyris Street

CF117JG

Clive Street

CF116DD

Clare Road

CF119XN

Grangetown

CF111UA

Grangetown

CF110SH

Victoria Wharf

CF117DF

Avondale Crescent

CF117DG

Ludlow Close

CF117BH

Taff Embankment

CF116QG

Pentre Gardens

CF117LD

Paget Street

CF118ET

Shelburn Close

CF116DA

Mardy Street

CF116NX

Thomas Street

CF118TT

Penarth Road

CF117LN

Pentrebane Street

CF101YA

Grangetown

CF118EB

Eddystone Close

CF111WZ

Grangetown

CF117DA

Newport Street

CF117DX

Ferry Road

Data Sources

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