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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

CF145DL

Chiltern Close

CF145JD

Llanishen

CF145JQ

Templeton Close

CF145LR

Wingate Drive

CF145BN

Llangranog Road

CF145FF

Tatham Road

CF145LF

Hannah Close

CF145QF

Fishguard Close

CF148EB

Cheviot Close

CF145BE

Llanishen Court

CF145ES

Caerphilly Road

CF145JG

Templeton Avenue

CF145LB

Angle Place

CF145QD

Heol Merlin

CF148LR

Cheviot Close

CF145NA

Fidlas Road

CF146ZB

Cheviot Close

CF148JL

Cheviot Close

CF149DD

Copperfield Drive

CF145LP

Cheshire Close

CF145UZ

Old Vicarage Close

CF148QN

Llanishen

CF145DE

Tegfan Close

CF145DT

Ty Glas Road

CF145HB

Whitebarn Road

CF145JF

Templeton Avenue

CF145JJ

Templeton Avenue

CF147TX

Cheviot Close

CF145AU

Hillary Close

CF145DH

Newborough Avenue

CF145FG

Tatham Road

CF145HG

Johnston Road

CF148JD

Cheviot Close

CF148JS

Cheviot Close

CF149BN

Wigmore Close

CF145HF

Cadnant Close

CF148NL

Cheviot Close

CF145DY

Ty Glas Avenue

CF145EX

Brookview Court

CF145GJ

Lambourne Crescent

CF145LZ

Fidlas Road

CF145ZG

Llanishen

CF145EF

Ty Glas Road

CF145GF

Cardiff Business Park

CF145NB

Fidlas Road

CF140NP

Solva Avenue

CF140PB

Fidlas Avenue

CF145LH

Tedder Close

CF148JE

Cheviot Close

CF143TG

Cheviot Close

CF145BZ

Newborough Avenue

CF145DQ

Llanishen

CF145WF

Parc Ty Glas

CF149XU

Cheviot Close

CF145BY

Newborough Avenue

CF145EB

Ty Glas Road

CF145QH

Crystal Glen

CF148PP

Llanishen

CF145EG

Ty Glas Road

CF145EW

Ffordd Mograig

CF145AB

Heol Hir

CF145BL

Llangranog Road

CF145BT

Coed Cochwyn Avenue

CF145LJ

Trenchard Drive

CF145UT

Station Road

CF145NH

Melbourne Road

CF145YU

Llanishen Court

CF145JS

Wolfs Castle Avenue

CF145QZ

Ty Glas Road

CF145AD

Heol Hir

CF145DN

Pennine Close

CF145FB

Tatham Road

CF149BT

Oakridge

CF140RH

South Rise

CF140YW

Fidlas Road

CF145EL

Coed Glas Road

CF145PD

Llanishen Court

CF145PQ

Fishguard Road

CF145QP

Station Road

CF144TS

Cheviot Close

CF145FJ

Watkins Square

CF148PY

Llanishen

CF148QJ

Llanishen

CF149BL

Windmill Close

CF145DA

Newborough Avenue

CF145JY

Morris Avenue

CF145BF

Llanishen

CF145DJ

Field Way

CF145HH

Johnston Road

CF145JH

Templeton Avenue

CF145LU

Station Road

CF145DD

Cheam Place

CF145QB

Heol Gwyndaf

CF145DZ

Ilex Close

CF145EH

Ty Glas Road

CF145ER

Ty Glas Road

CF147ZY

Cheviot Close

CF140NG

Fidlas Road

CF145AJ

Gilwern Place

CF145LS

Station Road

Data Sources

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