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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£297,000
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £352K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £297,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Llanishen area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £833,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanishen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£475,000£384
Semi-Detached41£351,025£327
Terraced36£296,250£274
Flats36£154,500£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanishen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanishen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357,000£110,000£199,500£191,000
2017£350,000£130,500£240,000£203,000
2018£375,000£150,500£226,500£208,000
2019£539,995£155,000£260,000£235,000
2020£390,000£130,200£264,000£215,000
2021£420,000£151,250£300,500£257,500
2022£385,000£168,498£335,000£285,000
2023£520,000£155,000£316,000£286,000
2024£555,000£165,500£328,500£280,000
2025£480,000£150,500£326,250£290,000
2026£394,500£179,500£377,498£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanishen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanishen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£222£203£193
2017£286£228£214£210
2018£261£300£238£224
2019£290£306£246£227
2020£287£251£255£211
2021£302£276£259£246
2022£383£269£327£287
2023£340£305£302£271
2024£356£289£315£271
2025£362£302£334£282
2026£412£346£307£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanishen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanishen in the last year.

All postcodes in Llanishen

CF148NL

Cheviot Close

CF145LL

Gibson Close

CF145JX

Morris Avenue

CF148QD

Llanishen

CF145HE

Cilgerran Crescent

CF145FB

Tatham Road

CF148JH

Cheviot Close

CF148JL

Cheviot Close

CF145LD

Whitesands Road

CF149BN

Wigmore Close

CF145QB

Heol Gwyndaf

CF145LS

Station Road

CF145DE

Tegfan Close

CF145NB

Fidlas Road

CF145JJ

Templeton Avenue

CF145PP

Fishguard Road

CF145JP

Glendale Avenue

CF148EB

Cheviot Close

CF145ZN

Ty-Glas Road

CF145QN

Crystal Glen

CF145GL

Lambourne Crescent

CF145JD

Llanishen

CF145LF

Hannah Close

CF140NN

Usk Road

CF145LG

Kane Close

CF145UZ

Old Vicarage Close

CF145AN

Gilwern Crescent

CF145DR

Chiltern Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.