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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

CF116NP

North Clive Street

CF118EE

Stuart Close

CF117EJ

Earl Lane

CF118WD

Hadfield Road

CF110AB

Grangemoor Court

CF116RT

Clare Road

CF915AF

Grangetown

CF111WF

Grangetown

CF118EQ

Penarth Road

CF111NB

Grangetown

CF111WN

Grangetown

CF117LW

Stockland Street

CF118HB

Arundel Place

CF111TE

Grangetown

CF117JU

Ffordd James Mcghan

CF116RX

Clare Road

CF116TD

Rutland Street

CF116RY

Court Road

CF118BS

Holden Road

CF915AN

Grangetown

CF240YF

Grangetown

CF110JN

Ferry Court

CF118AY

Waterhouse Drive

CF117FD

Seager Drive

CF111GW

Grangetown

CF103YZ

Grangetown

CF117DN

Kent Street

CF117JN

Jim Driscoll Way

CF117BD

Blaenclydach Street

CF116NN

Penarth Road

CF110SJ

Victoria Wharf

CF117DE

Avondale Crescent

CF915AJ

Grangetown

CF116JU

Penarth Road

CF118EY

Glynstell Close

CF101XT

Grangetown

CF117JQ

Redlaver Street

CF118TS

Stadium Close

CF116JW

Penarth Road

CF117NB

Clive Lane

CF116RZ

Court Road

CF117EP

Channel View Road

CF116TA

Hereford Street

CF111WU

Grangetown

CF117JH

Clive Street Lane

CF116RA

Hafod Street

CF118UP

Stuart Close

CF118TA

Penarth Road

CF117AU

Corporation Road

CF117HH

Holmesdale Street

CF111DS

Grangetown

CF103WD

Grangetown

CF117BY

Bromfield Street

CF110SN

Dunleavy Drive

CF118TL

Brindley Road

CF111DW

Grangetown

CF118UT

Brindley Road

CF116QQ

Clare Road

CF118AG

Sloper Road

CF110AN

Grangemoor Court

CF102YH

Grangetown

CF117QA

Seager Drive

CF110SD

Victoria Wharf

CF117AH

Ystrad Street

CF116SH

Wedmore Road

CF116TB

Maitland Place

CF116RG

Taffs Mead Embankment

CF116TJ

Compton Street

CF110JP

International Drive

CF117LS

Penhevad Street

CF117DW

Ferry Road

CF119ZA

Grangetown

CF116QT

Mardy Street

CF110AY

Watkiss Way

CF117EE

South Clive Street

CF915AG

Grangetown

CF117JD

Clive Street

CF117LZ

Redlaver Street

CF117PD

Chatterton Square

CF116SW

Stafford Road

CF117LB

Paget Street

CF117LP

Pentrebane Street

CF116JT

Penarth Road

CF116QW

Mardy Street

CF117BG

Taff Embankment

CF110AW

Ferry Court

CF102XU

Grangetown

CF117BP

Taff Embankment

CF117EW

Oakley Place

CF110LB

Ferry Court

CF110BE

Grangetown

CF117DU

Moordale Road

CF117AT

Corporation Road

CF116PG

Bishop Street

CF110JA

Ferry Road

CF117EQ

Forrest Street

CF116PU

Warwick Place

Data Sources

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