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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.

Data Sources

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