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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

CF117DJ

Cambridge Street

CF118AQ

Hadfield Road

CF117QB

Cory Place

CF118BG

Osborne Square

CF102WG

Grangetown

CF116PE

Virgil Court

CF915AH

Grangetown

CF111BA

Grangetown

CF117AZ

Ferndale Street

CF118EJ

Bessemer Road

CF111TQ

Grangetown

CF117HX

Channel View Road

CF116QU

Mardy Street

CF110BB

Ferry Road

CF118ZE

Grangetown

CF118HD

Fonthill Place

CF117JX

Paget Street

CF117HB

Avondale Road

CF116NR

North Clive Street

CF117GX

Harrison Way

CF116SA

Court Road

CF118ZT

Grangetown

CF116PA

Durham Street

CF110AU

Ferry Court

CF117BJ

Taff Embankment

CF110TA

Watkiss Way

CF117PE

Harrison Way

CF116RS

Clare Road

CF117BB

Blaenclydach Street

CF116SZ

Hereford Street

CF111UT

Grangetown

CF240YR

Grangetown

CF118EZ

Clos Parc Morgannwg

CF116PP

Cornwall Street

CF117DL

Kent Street

CF101YG

Grangetown

CF116PW

Warwick Street

CF116RD

Merches Place

CF110AF

Grangemoor Court

CF116RJ

Pendyris Street

CF117JT

Ffordd James Mcghan

CF110SE

Victoria Wharf

CF110AP

Burford Gardens

CF118DL

Bessemer Close

CF110AH

Grangemoor Court

CF116NQ

North Clive Street

CF110JX

Francis Street

CF117LX

Stockland Street

CF118AB

Sloper Road

CF110JD

Ferry Court

CF111AX

Grangetown

CF240YD

Grangetown

CF116FR

Penarth Road

CF118UU

Grangetown

CF116RE

Merches Gardens

CF118ZN

Grangetown

CF118XH

Grangetown

CF116SU

Stafford Road

CF117LL

Pentrebane Street

CF118NE

Bessborough Drive

CF116SY

Somerset Street

CF103UW

Grangetown

CF117LY

Redlaver Street

CF116NG

Penarth Road

CF117EU

Oakley Place

CF117HZ

Channel View Road

CF116PT

Dorset Street

CF110BD

Ferry Road

CF118AA

Sloper Road

CF116NF

Penarth Road

CF110AX

Olympian Drive

CF117HD

Sevenoaks Street

CF111EA

Grangetown

CF242YZ

Grangetown

CF117JL

Jim Driscoll Way

CF116PQ

Devon Street

CF110JH

Ferry Court

CF118TF

Virgil Street

CF118AF

Sloper Road

CF110JS

Olympian Drive

CF915AB

Grangetown

CF117EN

Channel View Road

CF116NT

Machen Street

CF116TH

Avoca Place

CF117JB

Clive Street

CF116QX

Pentre Street

CF242WR

Grangetown

CF116QR

Clare Road

CF116RW

Clare Road

CF117JJ

Claymore Place

CF117JS

Paget Lane

CF116PS

Dorset Street

CF116SF

Monmouth Street

CF110AL

Grangemoor Court

CF117BW

Holmesdale Street

CF116PY

Chester Street

CF116QJ

Pentre Gardens

CF116TG

North Clive Street

CF118TJ

Bessemer Close

CF116NJ

Penarth Road

Data Sources

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