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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

CF145HH

Johnston Road

CF145EA

Kimberley Terrace

CF145AR

Everest Avenue

CF145ES

Caerphilly Road

CF145QG

Fishguard Close

CF145AA

Heol Hir

CF145AH

Llanon Road

CF148DQ

Cheviot Close

CF140NQ

Rheidol Close

CF140NR

Elan Road

CF145AZ

Heol Hir

CF149DB

Dombey Close

CF145LH

Tedder Close

CF145AU

Hillary Close

CF145BE

Llanishen Court

CF145GH

Cwrt Y Parc

CF145AE

Heol Hir

CF146ZB

Cheviot Close

CF148JD

Cheviot Close

CF145DQ

Llanishen

CF145PY

Crundale Crescent

CF145DD

Cheam Place

CF145QD

Heol Merlin

CF145JU

Morris Avenue

CF143TG

Cheviot Close

CF145ET

Tasker Square

CF149DA

Pickwick Close

CF145QE

Portfield Crescent

CF148QN

Llanishen

CF145AQ

Everest Avenue

CF145PD

Llanishen Court

CF145DZ

Ilex Close

CF145DG

Watton Close

CF145DB

Newborough Avenue

CF145HA

Whitebarn Road

CF145BN

Llangranog Road

CF148EU

Cheviot Close

CF145JF

Templeton Avenue

CF145HB

Whitebarn Road

CF149DD

Copperfield Drive

CF145EQ

Watkins Square

CF145EJ

Coed Glas Road

CF145QF

Fishguard Close

CF145PT

Fishguard Road

CF145JQ

Templeton Close

CF145PS

Fishguard Road

CF148LR

Cheviot Close

CF145JS

Wolfs Castle Avenue

CF145DX

Ty Glas Avenue

CF148PP

Llanishen

CF145HG

Johnston Road

CF145JW

Morris Avenue

CF145YL

Heol Hir

CF148HR

Cheviot Close

CF148NJ

Cheviot Close

CF145BZ

Newborough Avenue

CF145FR

Smith Road

CF145DY

Ty Glas Avenue

CF145BU

Coed Cochwyn Avenue

CF145PX

Crundale Crescent

CF145BT

Coed Cochwyn Avenue

CF145JL

Templeton Avenue

CF148NR

Cheviot Close

CF145BR

Llangranog Place

CF145YU

Llanishen Court

CF145JH

Templeton Avenue

CF145QH

Crystal Glen

CF145ED

Ty Glas Road

CF145LN

Bader Close

CF145DA

Newborough Avenue

CF145EG

Ty Glas Road

CF149XU

Cheviot Close

CF140NG

Fidlas Road

CF140YW

Fidlas Road

CF145EN

Coed Glas Road

CF145HF

Cadnant Close

CF145AD

Heol Hir

CF145EH

Ty Glas Road

CF145BX

Trecastle Avenue

CF144ZP

Cheviot Close

CF145PW

Fishguard Road

CF145LT

Station Road

CF149BT

Oakridge

CF145UY

Glebe Place

CF145PZ

St Dogmaels Avenue

CF145PR

Fishguard Road

CF145NA

Fidlas Road

CF148NG

Cheviot Close

CF145YA

Llanishen

CF145FJ

Watkins Square

CF149DE

Norwood

CF145FF

Tatham Road

CF145BY

Newborough Avenue

CF144NG

Ffordd Mograig

CF147ZY

Cheviot Close

CF145EB

Ty Glas Road

CF145ER

Ty Glas Road

CF145AB

Heol Hir

CF145PQ

Fishguard Road

CF145FN

Ilex Close

Data Sources

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