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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 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
33
Deprivation level
1/10
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
13.75(-63%)
Public order
3.63(-59%)
Shoplifting
3.44(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.44(-76%)
Vehicle crime
3.44(+10%)
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 185 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Lisvane and Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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
Detached80£558,500
Flats11£166,500
Semi-Detached44£322,500
Terraced50£245,000

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

CF140ER

Clos Coedydafarn

CF140UL

Lodge Close

CF149AZ

Brookview Close

CF149ED

Kennington Close

CF149FE

Thornwood Close

CF149JG

Clos Y Dryw

CF140AY

The Paddock

CF140GF

Sable Close

CF140JE

Old Mill Road

CF149GB

Ochr Y Coed

CF140UE

Cherry Orchard Road

CF140US

Cwrt Cefn

CF149FN

Tansy Close

CF149JF

Heol Llinos

CF140UD

Cherry Orchard Road

CF140SL

Church Close

CF140UQ

Millrace Close

CF140AU

Coed Pengam

CF140RQ

Coedydafarn

CF149ET

Clos Y Wiwer

CF149HN

Clos Y Carlwm

CF140SH

St Mellons Road

CF140TX

Llwyn Y Pia Road

CF149AF

Gareth Close

CF149HL

Clos Y Blaidd

CF140TA

Cotswold Avenue

CF140UR

Millrace Close

CF140XJ

Mill Road

CF149DL

Spring Grove

CF149FR

Ragnall Close

CF140AB

Heol Nant Glandulas

CF140XS

Mill Road

CF149DD

Copperfield Drive

CF149DJ

Cherry Down Close

CF149DW

Pinecrest Drive

CF149EU

Heol Y Carw

CF149DF

Cheriton Drive

CF149FJ

Angelica Way

CF149GA

Excalibur Drive

CF140RR

Ridgeway

CF140SX

Llwyn Y Pia Road

CF140UF

Graig Road

CF140XE

Brooklea Park

CF140XR

Longhouse Close

CF149ER

Hillcrest Close

CF149FG

Fairthorn Close

CF149JD

Clos Yr Alarch

CF149DH

Cherrywood Close

CF149EE

Reigate Close

CF149EJ

Shaftesbury Close

CF149BN

Wigmore Close

CF149AD

Rhiwlas

CF149BE

Geraint Close

CF140AT

Cherry Orchard Road

CF149DN

Bramble Wood Close

CF140TL

Millwood

CF149AG

Gawain Close

CF149AN

Camelot Way

CF149EQ

Bankside Close

CF149HY

Huntsmead Close

CF149HZ

The Acorns

CF140AF

Heol Nant Glandulas

CF140AL

Heol Nant Glandulas

CF140PQ

Heol Nant Glandulas

CF149AY

Percival Close

CF149DX

Cae Garw

CF149BU

Oakridge

CF149DG

Whiteacre Close

CF149DU

Pinecrest Drive

CF149HA

Amberheart Drive

CF140RX

Holmeside

CF149EP

Belgrave Close

CF149LB

Heol Hir

CF140SY

Llwyn Y Pia Road

CF140TS

Tyn Y Berllan

CF140UG

Mill Road

CF149AS

Tintagel Close

CF149DQ

Astoria Close

CF149DR

Aldwych Close

CF140TN

Hillcot Close

CF140XP

Old Mill Road

CF149BR

Oakridge

CF140AG

Rhodfa Pant-Teg

CF140ST

Plas Y Delyn

CF140TP

Heol Cefn Onn

CF149AW

Merlin Close

CF149BT

Oakridge

CF149HQ

Clos Rhiannon

CF140EU

Rosewood Close

CF149EW

Heol Y Cadno

CF149HJ

Llandegfedd Close

CF140BS

Lisvane and Thornhill

CF140ET

Tanglewood Close

CF140SJ

Church Road

CF140SQ

Heol Y Delyn

CF140SU

The Spinney

CF149AU

Avonridge

CF149BL

Windmill Close

CF149BP

Lyric Way

CF149EH

Brookvale Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.