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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 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
80
Deprivation level
5/10
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
33.73(-8%)
Shoplifting
21.31(+207%)
Public order
11.1(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.79(+9%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 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
Detached6£480,000
Flats36£150,000
Semi-Detached39£345,000
Terraced28£294,000

10 years median price trend in Llanishen

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

All postcodes in Llanishen

CF145YA

Llanishen

CF145AR

Everest Avenue

CF143WE

Cheviot Close

CF140RF

South Rise

CF145AT

Hunt Close

CF145BU

Coed Cochwyn Avenue

CF145EA

Kimberley Terrace

CF145EN

Coed Glas Road

CF145FE

Mostyn Square

CF145YL

Heol Hir

CF148DQ

Cheviot Close

CF145BH

Ashbourn Way

CF145QL

Glen View

CF149BJ

Drury Close

CF145DR

Chiltern Close

CF140NN

Usk Road

CF145NG

The Close

CF145PA

Georgian Way

CF145BR

Llangranog Place

CF145GG

Cardiff Business Park

CF145HD

Gaerwen Close

CF145DB

Newborough Avenue

CF145PT

Fishguard Road

CF145QE

Portfield Crescent

CF145WG

Cheviot Close

CF140NS

Towy Road

CF145AQ

Everest Avenue

CF145UY

Glebe Place

CF144NG

Ffordd Mograig

CF144NH

Watkins Square

CF145AE

Heol Hir

CF145BP

Llangranog Road

CF145FR

Smith Road

CF145DU

Parc Ty Glas

CF145ET

Tasker Square

CF145LQ

Wavell Close

CF140LY

Fidlas Road

CF145JL

Templeton Avenue

CF145LT

Station Road

CF145QJ

Crystal Glen

CF148JF

Cheviot Close

CF148PE

Cheviot Close

CF145BX

Trecastle Avenue

CF145JP

Glendale Avenue

CF145ZX

Llanishen

CF145BW

Blue House Road

CF145FD

Tatham Road

CF145JU

Morris Avenue

CF148NR

Cheviot Close

CF145JA

Cheviot Close

CF145EE

Ty Glas Road

CF145FZ

Llanishen

CF145GN

Llanishen

CF145PS

Fishguard Road

CF145ZN

Ty-Glas Road

CF145AP

Everest Avenue

CF145FN

Ilex Close

CF145HE

Cilgerran Crescent

CF145PP

Fishguard Road

CF145PW

Fishguard Road

CF145PZ

St Dogmaels Avenue

CF148EU

Cheviot Close

CF148HR

Cheviot Close

CF148QD

Llanishen

CF145BJ

Bethel Place

CF145JN

Templeton Avenue

CF145JR

Llangefni Place

CF140NJ

Fidlas Road

CF145EU

Smith Road

CF144NF

Caerphilly Road

CF145AN

Gilwern Crescent

CF145BB

Pentland Close

CF145EQ

Watkins Square

CF145GH

Cwrt Y Parc

CF145NL

Wyndham Terrace

CF145FA

Heathbrook

CF145GL

Lambourne Crescent

CF145QA

St Martins Crescent

CF145QR

Llanishen

CF145ED

Ty Glas Road

CF145LL

Gibson Close

CF145LN

Bader Close

CF148JH

Cheviot Close

CF145AG

Llanon Road

CF145AH

Llanon Road

CF145DW

Ty-Glas Avenue

CF145DX

Ty Glas Avenue

CF145GP

Lambourne Crescent

CF145PR

Fishguard Road

CF145PU

Fishguard Road

CF149DA

Pickwick Close

CF145FS

Caerphilly Road

CF145PX

Crundale Crescent

CF145DG

Watton Close

CF145FL

Watkins Square

CF145DF

Lundy Close

CF140NE

Fidlas Road

CF145EY

Ashbourn Way

CF145FH

Ashbourn Way

CF145LG

Kane Close

Data Sources

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