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About

Pentwyn is a residential district in northeast Cardiff, Wales. It developed mainly in the late 20th century and contains a mix of council and private housing, with terraced, semi-detached and detached properties. Local shops and a parade on Pentwyn Drive provide groceries, a post office and small services. The pattern of short residential streets and a number of cul-de-sacs gives the area a quieter street layout than older parts of the city.

Community facilities include a leisure centre with sports pitches, several primary schools and public playing fields used by local clubs. Regular bus services connect Pentwyn to Cardiff city centre and neighbouring suburbs, while cycle routes link to nearby green space. Many street names use the Pentwyn prefix, reflecting the area's identity. Community groups and school events form a regular part of local life, and small parades and fairs take place on the shopping parade at times during the year.

Area overview

On average Pentwyn has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pentwyn is £47,808 per year. Pentwyn is home to around 7,315 people, with a population density of about 3,452.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pentwyn Population
7,315
Population density
3,452.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.08(-3%)
Shoplifting
13.4(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.84(+34%)
Public order
9.02(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.75(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,285
72.25%
Other White
297
4.06%
Other
262
3.58%
Arab
222
3.03%
African
213
2.91%
Total population: 7,315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,713
31.28%
No qualifications
1,160
21.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
803
14.66%
Level 3 (A level)
803
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
523
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 5,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
939
32.9%
Owns outright
598
20.95%
Social rents from council
459
16.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
442
15.49%
Other social rented
346
12.12%
Total households: 2,854

Property prices in Pentwyn

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Pentwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,500 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pentwyn 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 Pentwyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£360,000
Flats15£150,000
Semi-Detached10£261,500
Terraced22£200,000

10 years median price trend in Pentwyn

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

All postcodes in Pentwyn

CF239PA

Bryn Y Nant

CF237AT

The Hawthorns

CF237DF

Bryn Pinwydden

CF239EQ

Chapel Wood

CF237EJ

Bryn Celyn

CF237JG

Brynheulog

CF239PB

Bryn Y Nant

CF237EA

Heddfan South

CF237HL

Hawfinch Close

CF239XF

Circle Way East

CF237XH

Clos Y Gelyn

CF237BP

Glyn Eiddew

CF237BR

Glyn Eiddew

CF237DD

Bryn Pinwydden

CF237SD

Pentwyn Drive

CF237XB

Wharfedale Road

CF237AP

The Hawthorns

CF237AU

The Hawthorns

CF237ED

Bryn Celyn

CF239LD

Circle Way East

CF237BD

Waun Fach

CF237EP

Marle Close

CF237DG

Bryn Pinwydden

CF236SZ

Hollybush Road

CF237EE

Bryn Celyn

CF237HS

Rhododendron Close

CF237JN

Bryn Haidd

CF237BE

Waun Fach

CF238XE

Caxton Place

CF239PG

Round Wood

CF237FE

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF237HB

Wharfedale Road

CF237HG

Linnet Close

CF237JF

Brynheulog

CF237ER

Glyn Collen

CF237AF

Hollybush Road

CF237EB

Heddfaen North

CF237DE

Bryn Pinwydden

CF237DJ

Coeden Dal

CF237JB

Brynheulog

CF237BQ

Glyn Eiddew

CF237JE

Brynheulog

CF237AG

Hollybush Road

CF237BS

Glyn Eiddew

CF237EG

Bryn Celyn

CF237HJ

Goldcrest Drive

CF237EW

Pant Glas

CF237FA

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF237HA

Wharfedale Road

CF237EL

Bryn Celyn

CF237HN

Robin Close

CF239PZ

Circle Way East

CF237AQ

The Hawthorns

CF237BB

Waun Fach

CF237BW

St Nicholas Court

CF239PH

Round Wood

CF237BA

Waun Fach

CF237EX

Pant Glas

CF237EY

Pentwyn Shopping Precinct

CF237BU

Glyn Eiddew

CF237EF

Bryn Celyn

CF239EB

Pentwyn

CF237HX

Clos Y Gelyn

CF237AN

The Hawthorns

CF237EU

Pant Glas

CF237EH

Bryn Celyn

CF237BL

Bryncyn

CF237AR

The Hawthorns

CF237FD

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF239PJ

Round Wood

CF237BT

Glyn Eiddew

CF237BH

Bryncyn

CF237EZ

Bryn Celyn Road

CF237AH

Pentwyn Drive

CF237HF

Hollybush Heights

CF237EN

Bryn Celyn

CF237BJ

Bryncyn

CF237AS

The Hawthorns

CF237FB

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF237JD

Brynheulog

CF238HA

Caxton Place

CF239PD

Circle Way East

CF237XG

Brynheulog

CF237ES

Glyn Collen

CF237BN

Bryncyn

CF237HH

Kestrel Close

CF237DY

Fairview Court

CF239NS

Coed Y Gores

CF237JP

Bryn Haidd

CF238XA

Pentwyn Road

CF237DL

Coeden Dal

CF237JA

Brynheulog

Data Sources

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