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About

Pentwyn is a residential ward located in the northeast of Cardiff, characterised by extensive housing estates developed primarily from the 1970s onwards. The area is dominated by a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with significant green spaces like Pentwyn Leisure Park and the Northern Meadows providing recreational areas. Its layout is functional, centred around major roads such as Pentwyn Drive, which facilitate travel into the city centre and to neighbouring areas like Llanedeyrn.

A notable local feature is the large artificial lake at Pentwyn Leisure Park, used for water sports and walking. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Pentwyn, as well as parts of the larger estate of Llanedeyrn to the south. Community facilities are focused around local shopping precincts, schools, and the leisure complex, serving the everyday needs of its inhabitants.

Area overview

On average Pentwyn has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pentwyn is £47,792 per year. Pentwyn is home to around 16,198 people, with a population density of about 4,504.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pentwyn Population
16,198
Population density
4,504.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.68(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.32(-28%)
Public order
8.77(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(+7%)
Shoplifting
6.98(+9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,108
74.76%
Other White
510
3.15%
Other
444
2.74%
Other Asian
435
2.69%
African
396
2.45%
Total population: 16,196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,437
27.97%
No qualifications
2,783
22.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,910
15.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,775
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,302
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 12,286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,065
31.7%
Owns outright
1,738
26.68%
Social rents from council
1,026
15.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
943
14.47%
Other social rented
577
8.86%
Total households: 6,515

Property prices in Pentwyn

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Pentwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,548 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
Detached8£299,250
Flats33£130,000
Semi-Detached27£264,000
Terraced75£204,000

10 years median price trend in Pentwyn

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

All postcodes in Pentwyn

CF237ER

Glyn Collen

CF237DJ

Coeden Dal

CF237AT

The Hawthorns

CF236UD

Springwood

CF239JN

Llanedeyrn Drive

CF239PZ

Circle Way East

CF239NU

Coed Y Gores

CF236UL

Hill Rise

CF239EL

Chapel Wood

CF236UW

Glenwood

CF237DN

Ty Cerrig

CF237AU

The Hawthorns

CF237JB

Brynheulog

CF237HA

Wharfedale Road

CF237HR

Azalea Close

CF239UL

Llanedeyrn Drive

CF237BB

Waun Fach

CF239NH

Coed Y Gores

CF239JX

Coed Edeyrn

CF239PQ

Brynfedw

CF236UR

Glenwood

CF236UQ

Hill Rise

CF237JG

Brynheulog

CF237ES

Glyn Collen

CF237BA

Waun Fach

CF236UG

Springwood

CF237BR

Glyn Eiddew

CF239NG

Coed Y Gores

CF239EB

Pentwyn

CF236UN

Hill Rise

CF239UU

Coed Y Gores

CF239NL

Coed Y Gores

CF239PG

Round Wood

CF236UU

Glenwood

CF237FA

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF237HT

Hydrangea Close

CF236UT

Glenwood

CF237DR

Glyn Rhosyn

CF237HF

Hollybush Heights

CF237EY

Pentwyn Shopping Precinct

CF237AQ

The Hawthorns

CF239EH

Chapel Wood

CF237HQ

Magnolia Close

CF239LH

Ael Y Bryn

CF237HU

Gardenia Close

CF239PX

Brynfedw

CF237BH

Bryncyn

CF237HX

Clos Y Gelyn

CF239LS

Pennsylvania

CF237AN

The Hawthorns

CF239JY

Coed Edeyrn

CF237AF

Hollybush Road

CF239EN

Chapel Wood

CF237EX

Pant Glas

CF239PR

Brynfedw

CF237HP

Forsythia Drive

CF236US

Glenwood

CF237BN

Bryncyn

CF237XG

Brynheulog

CF237AA

Wern Goch West

CF239UW

Coed Y Gores

CF237AP

The Hawthorns

CF239QB

Awel Mor

CF239LN

Pennsylvania

CF236UH

Hill Rise

CF239LP

Pennsylvania

CF237HH

Kestrel Close

CF239NW

Coed Y Gores

CF239JW

Coed Edeyrn

CF239PS

Brynfedw

CF237BL

Bryncyn

CF237DG

Bryn Pinwydden

CF237DY

Fairview Court

CF237AH

Pentwyn Drive

CF237HL

Hawfinch Close

CF239NR

Coed Y Gores

CF236UE

Springwood

CF239JT

Coed Edeyrn

CF237DE

Bryn Pinwydden

CF239PL

Maelfa

CF237HS

Rhododendron Close

CF237AR

The Hawthorns

CF239LZ

Pennsylvania

CF239EE

Chapel Wood

CF239JS

Wellwood

CF237EE

Bryn Celyn

CF237DD

Bryn Pinwydden

CF237JD

Brynheulog

CF237BQ

Glyn Eiddew

CF239PA

Bryn Y Nant

CF236SZ

Hollybush Road

CF239PH

Round Wood

CF237DA

Llwyn Castan

CF239QA

Awel Mor

CF239ND

Coed Y Gores

CF239NQ

Coed Y Gores

CF239EG

Chapel Wood

CF239JU

Lee Close

CF239LQ

Pennsylvania

CF239LX

Pennsylvania

Data Sources

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