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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

CF239EG

Chapel Wood

CF239EB

Pentwyn

Data Sources

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