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Lisvane and Thornhill

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About

Lisvane and Thornhill is a residential ward situated in the north of Cardiff, bordering open countryside. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, primarily built from the late 20th century onwards. It contains several local parks and green spaces, with Thornhill itself centred around a large roundabout with retail outlets. The ward is served by Lisvane & Thornhill railway station, providing a direct link to Cardiff Central.

The community is largely suburban, with facilities including primary schools, a library, and sports fields. A notable local feature is the historic Lisvane Reservoir, a nature reserve popular for walking and birdwatching. The area's layout is defined by its proximity to the M4 motorway, which runs along its southern boundary, offering major road connections. Housing consists mainly of detached and semi-detached homes.

Area overview

On average Lisvane and Thornhill has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lisvane and Thornhill is £58,797 per year. Lisvane and Thornhill is home to around 10,476 people, with a population density of about 1,109.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lisvane and Thornhill Population
10,476
Population density
1,109.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.17(-61%)
Vehicle crime
3.91(+36%)
Public order
3.44(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.34(-74%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,179
87.62%
Other White
255
2.43%
Indian
205
1.96%
Pakistani
106
1.01%
Arab
102
0.97%
Total population: 10,476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,521
51.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,294
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,141
13.08%
No qualifications
740
8.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
566
6.49%
Total 16+ residents: 8,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,055
45.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,626
36.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
583
12.94%
Other social rented
97
2.15%
Other forms of private rent
66
1.46%
Total households: 4,507

Property prices in Lisvane and Thornhill

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £405,500 in Lisvane and Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lisvane and Thornhill 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 Lisvane and Thornhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached86£559,500
Flats7£158,000
Semi-Detached46£320,000
Terraced55£240,000

10 years median price trend in Lisvane and Thornhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lisvane and Thornhill.

All postcodes in Lisvane and Thornhill

CF149EA

Woodlawn Way

CF149JG

Clos Y Dryw

CF140BA

Clos Permint

CF140TJ

The Coppins

CF149AN

Camelot Way

CF140XS

Mill Road

CF140AS

Clos Cae Coch

CF149AP

Camelot Way

CF140AX

Cae Stabl

CF149AE

Bron Felen

CF149DD

Copperfield Drive

CF140UN

The Beeches

CF140AW

Ty Draw Road

CF149DX

Cae Garw

CF145DS

Clos Melin Ddwr

CF149DN

Bramble Wood Close

CF140GE

Jade Close

CF140AT

Cherry Orchard Road

CF140FL

Cefn Onn Meadows

CF140EZ

Chartwell Drive

CF149AR

Bedavere Close

CF149AZ

Brookview Close

CF140BU

Heol Nant Glandulas

CF140BH

Lisvane and Thornhill

CF140SW

The Woodlands

CF140UP

Clos Llysfaen

CF140AN

Tir Y Bar

CF149BQ

Oakridge

CF140XE

Brooklea Park

CF140BQ

Clos Cae Talcen

CF149AS

Tintagel Close

CF140PE

Maerdy Lane

CF149BL

Windmill Close

CF149BH

Garrick Drive

CF149GA

Excalibur Drive

CF140SS

Plas Y Delyn

CF140ES

Longleat Close

CF149ED

Kennington Close

CF149HD

Alwen Drive

CF149AQ

Launcelot Crescent

CF140AD

Clos Gwenllian

CF140TD

Rowan Way

CF149HU

Gladeside Close

CF149DL

Spring Grove

CF140XL

Mill Road

CF140UQ

Millrace Close

CF149DR

Aldwych Close

CF149EU

Heol Y Carw

CF149HP

Heol Peredur

CF149BU

Oakridge

CF149DA

Pickwick Close

CF140UH

Millbrook Park

CF140SY

Llwyn Y Pia Road

CF140AL

Heol Nant Glandulas

CF149BZ

Cottage Close

CF140GU

The Laurels

CF140AB

Heol Nant Glandulas

CF149AT

Elaine Close

CF149FJ

Angelica Way

CF140XR

Longhouse Close

CF149HX

Havenwood Drive

CF149UD

Heol Hir

CF140TE

Cherry Tree Close

CF140XG

Barbrook Close

CF149HB

Stella Close

CF149AL

Galahad Close

CF140EQ

Portland Place

CF149HZ

The Acorns

CF140XD

Brooklea Park

CF149UB

Capel Gwilym Road

CF149BT

Oakridge

CF140TT

Wood Close

CF149DH

Cherrywood Close

CF140GD

Cardinal Drive

CF149DT

Mayhill Close

CF140SZ

Llwyn Y Pia Road

CF149ER

Hillcrest Close

CF140TW

Lozelles Gardens

CF149FB

Briarmeadow Drive

CF140SJ

Church Road

CF140SH

St Mellons Road

CF149AJ

Tristram Close

CF140EY

Buckingham Close

CF149EX

Clos Y Ceinach

CF149FH

Rambler Close

CF149EE

Reigate Close

CF149BA

Orchard Castle

CF149HA

Amberheart Drive

CF140BS

Lisvane and Thornhill

CF140BB

Lisvane and Thornhill

CF149EL

Crawley Close

CF149HR

Fairacre Close

CF140RS

Ridgeway

CF140SL

Church Close

CF149FA

Lucerne Drive

CF140SR

Heol Y Delyn

CF149EP

Belgrave Close

CF149EB

Woodlawn Way

CF140US

Cwrt Cefn

CF149HH

Brenig Close

Data Sources

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