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Pentyrch and St Fagans

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About

Pentyrch and St Fagans is a largely rural ward on the northwestern edge of Cardiff. It encompasses the historic village of St Fagans, home to the National Museum of History, and the larger settlement of Pentyrch. The area is defined by green spaces like St Fagans Woods and the rural landscape surrounding the River Ely. Residential development is primarily concentrated in these villages, with significant areas of farmland and protected parkland.

The ward contains a notable historical contrast between the preserved past and modern community life. St Fagans National Museum of History features historic buildings relocated from across Wales, offering a tangible link to the nation's heritage. Meanwhile, Pentyrch maintains its own active village identity with local schools and sports clubs. The geography includes the prominent Garth Hill, providing walking routes and views over the Taff Valley towards the city centre.

Area overview

On average Pentyrch and St Fagans has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pentyrch and St Fagans is £65,583 per year. Pentyrch and St Fagans is home to around 9,096 people, with a population density of about 314.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pentyrch and St Fagans Population
9,096
Population density
314.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.3(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-27%)
Public order
9.12(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-31%)
Other theft
4.07(-11%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,276
91%
Other White
181
1.99%
Indian
125
1.37%
Chinese
72
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
0.66%
Total population: 9,095

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,859
51.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,072
14.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
12.16%
No qualifications
772
10.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
6.08%
Total 16+ residents: 7,485

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,669
44.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,474
39.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
7.85%
Other social rented
139
3.7%
Social rents from council
114
3.03%
Total households: 3,757

Property prices in Pentyrch and St Fagans

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 in Pentyrch and St Fagans area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pentyrch and St Fagans 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 Pentyrch and St Fagans over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£455,995
Flats7£190,000
Semi-Detached41£315,000
Terraced34£292,000

10 years median price trend in Pentyrch and St Fagans

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pentyrch and St Fagans.

All postcodes in Pentyrch and St Fagans

CF56GF

Lon Yr Hen Ysgol

CF159TE

Lon Y Fro

CF728FG

Tynant Road

CF159LJ

Penuel Road

CF159PF

Clos Cefn Bychan

CF56XB

Cardiff Road

CF159RA

Clos Goch

CF159EU

Llys Gwynno

CF56HU

Rhydlafar Drive

CF159HF

George Town

CF159PR

Bryn Briallu

CF159HD

Garth Newydd

CF159AF

Pentyrch and St Fagans

CF52FG

Pentyrch and St Fagans

CF159NT

Station Road

CF159LX

Parc Y Coed

CF159PT

Bronllwyn

CF56EE

Clive Cottages

CF159NR

Old Bakery Court

CF159LW

Parc Y Coed

CF159LZ

Parc Y Coed

CF159SZ

Tregarth Close

CF56FL

Michaelston Road

CF56EN

Michaelston Road

CF159NX

Brummell Drive

CF159JS

Maes Y Dderwen

CF159TU

Banc Yr Afon

CF56FS

Coedlan Y Trenshys

CF159PD

Heol Y Parc

CF159NY

Queen Charlotte Drive

CF159TT

Ffordd Yr Afon

CF56DY

Crofft-Y-Genau Road

CF159NL

Cardiff Road

CF159PW

High Corner

CF159QG

Church Road

CF159NA

Heol Goch

CF54QZ

Butterbur Place

CF159TQ

Maes Cadwgan

CF56EF

St Fagans Drive

CF159JB

Primrose Cottages

CF56ED

Crofft-Y-Genau Road

CF54SF

Denison Way

CF56GN

Cilffordd Y Coed

CF56JA

Holdings Lane

CF159HL

Garth Villas

CF159JU

Maes Yr Hafod

CF159EW

Llys Dyfodwg

CF159HQ

Vine Cottage

CF53FB

Plas Lias

CF159QQ

Maes Y Sarn

CF159QA

Heol Gam

CF56FA

Trem Y Coed

CF159TN

Bronllwyn

CF53DR

Pentrebane Drive

CF56GH

Rhodfa Ieuan

CF159XF

Viaduct Road

CF159TH

Pantglas

CF159QW

Bryn Yr Eglwys

CF56DP

Michaelston Road

CF159HU

Garth Hill

CF159PX

Field Terrace

CF728NG

Llantrisant Road

CF159DR

Llys Dyfrig

CF159NZ

Parc Castell Y Mynach

CF159HR

Bristol Terrace

CF159NP

Tyn Y Coed Road

CF56HR

Llewelyn Goch

CF56JQ

Tai Penylan

CF159PB

Parc Y Felin

CF54QW

Marguerites Way

CF159JX

Maes Y Rhedyn

CF54QS

Yarrow Close

CF159HJ

Main Road

CF159HX

Salem Terrace

CF56HW

Michaelston Road

CF56PA

Clos St Catwg

CF56JD

Llantrisant Road

CF159TG

Pantbach

CF159PP

Berthllwyd

CF56FT

Trem Y Rhyd

CF159SJ

Penywaun

CF159TA

Bron Haul

CF56EL

Greenwood Lane

CF159JT

Maes Yr Onnen

CF56JB

Nant Y Ffynnon

CF159JR

Clos Llewellyn

CF159JY

Llys Dewi

CF159JH

Main Road

CF159ET

Llys Illtyd

CF159TR

Southglade

CF54QU

Whinberry Way

CF56EA

Castle Hill

CF56HG

Prince Of Wales Drive

CF159TS

South Glade

CF159LG

Lon Y Goch

CF159AB

Troed Y Garth

CF159TF

Brodeg

CF56EB

Cardiff Road

CF159JP

Llys Caradog

CF155DZ

Main Road

Data Sources

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