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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

CF237AS

The Hawthorns

CF239JW

Coed Edeyrn

CF238XA

Pentwyn Road

CF236UB

Springwood

CF237AD

Wern Goch East

CF237BR

Glyn Eiddew

CF237EJ

Bryn Celyn

CF239PD

Circle Way East

CF236UG

Springwood

CF237BB

Waun Fach

CF237HG

Linnet Close

CF237HN

Robin Close

CF239XF

Circle Way East

CF237BD

Waun Fach

CF237JG

Brynheulog

CF237XH

Clos Y Gelyn

CF239JZ

Coed Edeyrn

CF239PG

Round Wood

CF239UU

Coed Y Gores

CF237DE

Bryn Pinwydden

CF237XB

Wharfedale Road

CF239JN

Llanedeyrn Drive

CF236UN

Hill Rise

CF237HB

Wharfedale Road

CF237ED

Bryn Celyn

CF237EE

Bryn Celyn

CF237HL

Hawfinch Close

CF239JR

Wellwood

CF239NT

Coed Y Gores

CF239NZ

Bryn Y Nant

CF239UT

Coed Y Gores

CF237AB

Wern Goch West

CF237DD

Bryn Pinwydden

CF237EF

Bryn Celyn

CF239PL

Maelfa

CF236UD

Springwood

CF237BG

Waun Fach

CF237EP

Marle Close

CF239LF

Ael Y Bryn

CF237FA

Wyncliffe Gardens

CF237JE

Brynheulog

CF239FN

Eastside Quarter

CF239QA

Awel Mor

CF237AE

Wern Goch East

CF237EZ

Bryn Celyn Road

CF237HT

Hydrangea Close

CF239JY

Coed Edeyrn

CF239LH

Ael Y Bryn

CF239NQ

Coed Y Gores

CF237AR

The Hawthorns

CF239PN

Maelfa

CF239NP

Coed Y Gores

CF237AH

Pentwyn Drive

CF237AU

The Hawthorns

CF236UJ

Hill Rise

CF237DW

Glyn Coed Road

CF237EG

Bryn Celyn

CF237ES

Glyn Collen

CF237JF

Brynheulog

CF239EQ

Chapel Wood

CF237BS

Glyn Eiddew

CF237DR

Glyn Rhosyn

CF237JD

Brynheulog

CF239LT

Pennsylvania

CF236UQ

Hill Rise

CF239NN

Coed Y Gores

CF237BT

Glyn Eiddew

CF236US

Glenwood

CF237DT

Glyn Rhosyn

CF237EU

Pant Glas

CF237HJ

Goldcrest Drive

CF239LG

Ael Y Bryn

CF239UW

Coed Y Gores

CF237DX

Glyn Coed Road

CF237HH

Kestrel Close

CF237JP

Bryn Haidd

CF239PJ

Round Wood

CF237BH

Bryncyn

CF239EL

Chapel Wood

CF239NG

Coed Y Gores

CF237BJ

Bryncyn

CF237DN

Ty Cerrig

CF239EN

Chapel Wood

CF239NH

Coed Y Gores

CF239NU

Coed Y Gores

CF236SZ

Hollybush Road

CF239JQ

Wellwood

CF237DA

Llwyn Castan

CF237HR

Azalea Close

CF239EP

Chapel Wood

CF239LJ

Ael Y Bryn

CF236UW

Glenwood

CF237DF

Bryn Pinwydden

CF239LX

Pennsylvania

CF237BQ

Glyn Eiddew

CF237EX

Pant Glas

CF236UA

Springwood

CF238XE

Caxton Place

CF239LY

Pennsylvania

CF236UE

Springwood

Data Sources

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