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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

CF117BQ

Taff Embankment

CF110AS

Ferry Court

CF110SA

Victoria Wharf

CF118NN

Penarth Road

CF117BF

Kestell Drive

CF111UL

Grangetown

CF243WN

Grangetown

CF111JX

Grangetown

CF110LF

Ferry Road

CF915AU

Grangetown

CF110JJ

Ferry Court

CF117HG

Holmesdale Street

CF117EH

South Clive Street

CF117DH

Cambridge Street

CF111SJ

Grangetown

CF118UL

Grangetown

CF117AJ

Abercynon Street

CF117NA

Worcester Close

CF117BE

Taff Embankment

CF117JY

Paget Street

CF117LQ

Llanmaes Street

CF110LD

Ferry Court

CF117EL

Beecher Avenue

CF116SL

Allerton Street

CF103ZP

Grangetown

CF117TQ

Campbell Drive

CF243YB

Grangetown

CF104WR

Grangetown

CF117BT

Taff Embankment

CF116JR

Blaise Place

CF105WE

Grangetown

CF117LE

Paget Street

CF118QF

Stuart Close

CF101SG

Grangetown

CF117PL

Clive Lane

CF101XB

Grangetown

CF116SJ

Allerton Street

CF117BU

Holmesdale Street

CF110SF

Victoria Wharf

CF118TB

Sloper Road

CF117HR

Holmesdale Street

CF117HN

Clive Street

CF117AA

Coedcae Street

CF116PB

Durham Street

CF110SY

Victoria Wharf

CF117DD

Cosslett Place

CF103TS

Grangetown

CF117HE

Holmesdale Street

CF117DZ

Avondale Gardens South

CF117JA

Jim Driscoll Way

CF110LE

Ferry Road

CF118ZY

Grangetown

CF117LJ

Grange Gardens

CF117XS

Bromsgrove Street

CF118ZU

Grangetown

CF110JT

Ferry Court

CF111QB

Grangetown

CF116TE

Somerset Street

CF118ZG

Grangetown

CF116PR

Devon Place

CF110AD

Grangemoor Court

CF110JE

Ferry Court

CF118ES

Powderham Drive

CF117AP

Corporation Road

CF117HP

Clive Street

CF118PD

Bessemer Road

CF118ZD

Grangetown

CF111WS

Grangetown

CF915AS

Grangetown

CF102XF

Grangetown

CF110AA

Grangemoor Court

CF116PF

Bedwas Street

CF240YA

Grangetown

CF116SD

Court Road

CF117JW

Clive Lane

CF118ZH

Grangetown

CF118TZ

Lyon Close

CF116QZ

Dinas Street

CF116QS

Clare Road

CF116NL

Penarth Road

CF111XL

Grangetown

CF117AY

Corporation Road

CF117HJ

Clive Street

CF110TB

Watkiss Way

CF111WP

Grangetown

CF110AE

Grangemoor Court

CF111HP

Grangetown

CF117HT

North Street

CF110JG

Ferry Court

CF118ZJ

Grangetown

CF110JW

Empire Way

CF111EB

Grangetown

CF117BL

Blaenclydach Place

CF915AQ

Grangetown

CF110XR

Ferry Road

CF110SW

Dunleavy Drive

CF118NB

Wynnstay Close

CF117LR

Llanmaes Street

CF117JP

Clive Lane

CF103UA

Grangetown

Data Sources

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