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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

CF118SE

Bessemer Road

CF110SR

Dunleavy Drive

CF915AT

Grangetown

CF118AX

Hansom Place

CF915AL

Grangetown

CF116SG

Wedmore Road

CF111UU

Grangetown

CF118ND

Powderham Drive

CF118ZL

Grangetown

CF117AQ

Corporation Road

CF118BH

Burges Place

CF245XR

Grangetown

CF101UP

Grangetown

CF117EY

Bromsgrove Street

CF118ZF

Grangetown

CF117AS

Corporation Road

CF118WF

Grangetown

CF116SR

Cornwall Street

CF116SE

Court Road

CF117AX

Corporation Road

CF111XG

Grangetown

CF116ST

Jubilee Street

CF117ET

Bromsgrove Street

CF103XZ

Grangetown

CF116PZ

Stafford Road

CF118JJ

Grangetown

CF110JU

Ferry Road

CF117JE

Clive Street

CF116NS

North Clive Street

CF110JQ

Ferry Court

CF111LJ

Grangetown

CF116QP

Clare Road

CF103XL

Grangetown

CF117AR

Corporation Road

CF117DT

Avondale Road

CF110AJ

Grangemoor Court

CF117HF

Holmesdale Street

CF117AE

Clydach Street

CF244XD

Grangetown

CF118ZS

Grangetown

CF117ER

Sevenoaks Street

CF118ZP

Grangetown

CF242XN

Grangetown

CF116PX

Chester Place

CF117JZ

Paget Street

CF118ZR

Grangetown

CF111AZ

Grangetown

CF103WX

Grangetown

CF118LA

Sloper Road

CF116SQ

Cornwall Street

CF116SS

Sussex Street

CF118BT

Brindley Road

CF118DP

Arundel Place

CF117DB

Grange Place

CF117AW

Corporation Road

CF117EZ

Bromsgrove Street

CF117LG

St Fagans Street

CF117AG

Aber Street

CF116SX

Compton Street

CF118ZZ

Grangetown

CF110JL

Ferry Road

CF117QE

Campbell Drive

CF118TU

Penarth Road

CF117AF

Bargoed Street

CF117EG

South Clive Street

CF117ED

Clive Lane

CF117HU

Channel View Road

CF111DX

Grangetown

CF118ZQ

Grangetown

CF117LH

St Fagans Street

CF110JY

Plas Bowles

CF117AD

Llanbradach Street

CF118EA

Amyas Close

CF110JZ

Dan Donovan Way

CF110JB

Ferry Court

CF117HW

Channel View Road

CF117EA

Horle Close

CF116RF

Merches Gardens

CF116QY

Dinas Street

CF240ZP

Grangetown

CF110JR

Cardiff Bay Retail Park

CF110AR

Grangemoor Court

CF116RU

Clare Road

CF117BX

Ludlow Street

CF915AE

Grangetown

CF118BE

Arundel Place

CF117DR

Amherst Street

CF111AH

Grangetown

CF116SB

Court Road

CF118TX

Brindley Road

CF116PH

Rookwood Street

CF118ZW

Grangetown

CF116DL

Mardy Street

CF911XN

Grangetown

CF111QD

Grangetown

CF117AN

Corporation Road

CF111BP

Grangetown

CF110AG

Grangemoor Court

CF101XS

Grangetown

CF117HY

Channel View Road

Data Sources

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