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About

Llanishen is a residential suburb located to the north of Cardiff city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from semi-detached homes to modern developments. Its layout includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The presence of Llanishen High School and other educational facilities contributes to its community focus. Transport links are provided by regular bus services and the nearby railway station, offering connections into the city.

A notable local landmark is the Llanishen Reservoir, with its distinctive listed pumping station. The reservoir's open space and walking path provide a recreational area for residents. The Northern Meadows, a large green space, borders the area. Local sports are centred on facilities like the Llanishen Leisure Centre. The overall atmosphere is settled and functional, serving as a practical base for commuting into Cardiff.

Area overview

On average Llanishen has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanishen is £48,228 per year. Llanishen is home to around 9,102 people, with a population density of about 3,320.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanishen Population
9,102
Population density
3,320.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.88(-12%)
Shoplifting
20(+211%)
Public order
9.89(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.23(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,734
84.98%
Other White
264
2.9%
Arab
128
1.41%
Other Asian
116
1.27%
Indian
103
1.13%
Total population: 9,101

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,967
40.58%
No qualifications
1,222
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,015
13.88%
Level 3 (A level)
993
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,340
32.72%
Owns outright
1,301
31.77%
Social rents from council
543
13.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
509
12.43%
Other social rented
276
6.74%
Total households: 4,095

Property prices in Llanishen

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £288,250 in Llanishen area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £752,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llanishen 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 Llanishen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats33£153,000
Detached6£480,000
Semi-Detached40£336,250
Terraced33£295,000

10 years median price trend in Llanishen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanishen.

All postcodes in Llanishen

CF140PB

Fidlas Avenue

CF140NP

Solva Avenue

CF144TS

Cheviot Close

CF145QZ

Ty Glas Road

CF143WE

Cheviot Close

CF145BB

Pentland Close

CF148JF

Cheviot Close

CF140NT

Ewenny Road

CF145LP

Cheshire Close

CF145DN

Pennine Close

CF145EU

Smith Road

CF148JT

Cheviot Close

CF140NJ

Fidlas Road

CF145LR

Wingate Drive

CF145GG

Cardiff Business Park

CF145DH

Newborough Avenue

CF145JY

Morris Avenue

CF145ZX

Llanishen

CF144NH

Watkins Square

CF145NH

Melbourne Road

CF149BJ

Drury Close

CF145XZ

Llanishen

CF145LZ

Fidlas Road

CF145DL

Chiltern Close

CF145AJ

Gilwern Place

CF145EZ

Ilex Close

CF144NF

Caerphilly Road

CF145FH

Ashbourn Way

CF148JS

Cheviot Close

CF145BH

Ashbourn Way

CF145QP

Station Road

CF145GP

Lambourne Crescent

CF140NE

Fidlas Road

CF145JG

Templeton Avenue

CF145FD

Tatham Road

CF148PY

Llanishen

CF145PA

Georgian Way

CF140NS

Towy Road

CF145EY

Ashbourn Way

CF145FA

Heathbrook

CF145AP

Everest Avenue

CF147TX

Cheviot Close

CF149BL

Windmill Close

CF148PE

Cheviot Close

CF145DW

Ty-Glas Avenue

CF145BQ

Llangranog Road

CF145HD

Gaerwen Close

CF145LJ

Trenchard Drive

CF140RH

South Rise

CF145GJ

Lambourne Crescent

CF145EX

Brookview Court

CF145AL

Gilwern Crescent

CF145JN

Templeton Avenue

CF145ND

Walker Mews

CF145BF

Llanishen

CF145UT

Station Road

CF145LQ

Wavell Close

CF145DU

Parc Ty Glas

CF145WG

Cheviot Close

CF145BJ

Bethel Place

CF145FL

Watkins Square

CF145BW

Blue House Road

CF145JA

Cheviot Close

CF145FG

Tatham Road

CF145BS

Coed Cochwyn Avenue

CF145GN

Llanishen

CF145GF

Cardiff Business Park

CF145QA

St Martins Crescent

CF145QL

Glen View

CF140LY

Fidlas Road

CF145EL

Coed Glas Road

CF145QR

Llanishen

CF145WF

Parc Ty Glas

CF145DF

Lundy Close

CF145LB

Angle Place

CF145AT

Hunt Close

CF145BP

Llangranog Road

CF148JE

Cheviot Close

CF145NG

The Close

CF140RF

South Rise

CF145BL

Llangranog Road

CF149BX

Oakridge

CF148QJ

Llanishen

CF145DJ

Field Way

CF146PF

Thornhill Road

CF145EF

Ty Glas Road

CF145EE

Ty Glas Road

CF145NL

Wyndham Terrace

CF145PU

Fishguard Road

CF145LU

Station Road

CF145FZ

Llanishen

CF145XW

Cheviot Close

CF145EW

Ffordd Mograig

CF145QJ

Crystal Glen

CF145FE

Mostyn Square

CF145JR

Llangefni Place

CF145FS

Caerphilly Road

CF145ZG

Llanishen

CF145AG

Llanon Road

CF145DT

Ty Glas Road

Data Sources

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