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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
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
30.93(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.92(-18%)
Public order
9.63(+8%)
Shoplifting
9.26(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.09(0%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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£299,975
Flats23£137,500
Semi-Detached26£269,000
Terraced68£205,000

10 years median price trend in Pentwyn

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

All postcodes in Pentwyn

CF237HU

Gardenia Close

CF237HX

Clos Y Gelyn

CF237FD

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF239LW

Pennsylvania

CF239NJ

Coed Y Gores

CF239PX

Brynfedw

CF237AP

The Hawthorns

CF239JU

Lee Close

CF239NF

Coed Y Gores

CF239NL

Coed Y Gores

CF237BW

St Nicholas Court

CF236UF

Springwood

CF237DG

Bryn Pinwydden

CF239NE

Coed Y Gores

CF239PH

Round Wood

CF236UH

Hill Rise

CF239EJ

Chapel Wood

CF239NX

Coed-Y-Gores

CF237BL

Bryncyn

CF237HP

Forsythia Drive

CF237HQ

Magnolia Close

CF239LQ

Pennsylvania

CF239NA

Lincoln Court

CF239ND

Coed Y Gores

CF237BU

Glyn Eiddew

CF239LR

Pennsylvania

CF239PP

Brynfedw

CF237EL

Bryn Celyn

CF239EH

Chapel Wood

CF237ER

Glyn Collen

CF237EW

Pant Glas

CF239LD

Circle Way East

CF239LP

Pennsylvania

CF237DJ

Coeden Dal

CF239JX

Coed Edeyrn

CF239PQ

Brynfedw

CF239PY

Brynfedw

CF237AQ

The Hawthorns

CF237BN

Bryncyn

CF237DH

Coeden Dal

CF237DL

Coeden Dal

CF239LS

Pennsylvania

CF239LZ

Pennsylvania

CF237HF

Hollybush Heights

CF236UT

Glenwood

CF237DS

Glyn Rhosyn

CF237EH

Bryn Celyn

CF237FB

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF237HA

Wharfedale Road

CF239LU

Pennsylvania

CF237XG

Brynheulog

CF239JP

Wellwood

CF239NR

Coed Y Gores

CF239NS

Coed Y Gores

CF237EN

Bryn Celyn

CF239EF

Chapel Wood

CF239PB

Bryn Y Nant

CF239PS

Brynfedw

CF239QB

Awel Mor

CF237AA

Wern Goch West

CF237AG

Hollybush Road

CF237JB

Brynheulog

CF239PA

Bryn Y Nant

CF239PZ

Circle Way East

CF237EB

Heddfaen North

CF237BA

Waun Fach

CF237JN

Bryn Haidd

CF239PR

Brynfedw

CF236UU

Glenwood

CF237SD

Pentwyn Drive

CF237DY

Fairview Court

CF237EY

Pentwyn Shopping Precinct

CF237BP

Glyn Eiddew

CF239EE

Chapel Wood

CF239PT

Brynfedw

CF239PU

Brynfedw

CF239PW

Brynfedw

CF237FE

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF237DP

Ty Cerrig

CF239JS

Wellwood

CF237AN

The Hawthorns

CF237EA

Heddfan South

CF239LL

Ael Y Bryn

CF236UR

Glenwood

CF237JA

Brynheulog

CF239JT

Coed Edeyrn

CF236UL

Hill Rise

CF237DB

Llwyn Castan

CF237HS

Rhododendron Close

CF237DQ

Ty Cerrig

CF237AT

The Hawthorns

CF237BE

Waun Fach

CF239LN

Pennsylvania

CF239PF

Round Wood

CF236UP

Hillrise

CF237AF

Hollybush Road

CF238HA

Caxton Place

CF239NW

Coed Y Gores

CF239UL

Llanedeyrn Drive

CF239UP

Coed Y Gores

Data Sources

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