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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

CF56GL

Trem Y Graig

CF159PJ

Cefn Bychan

CF159QP

Mountain Road

CF159AE

Main Road

CF159NG

The Terrace

CF159HA

Heol Berry

CF56XD

Michaelston Road

CF159PS

Pen Y Cwm

CF159PY

Heol Y Bryn

CF155EH

Main Road

CF56EJ

Castle Hill

CF159JW

Maes Y Gollen

CF56DS

Crofft-Y-Genau Road

CF159JF

Maes Glas Cottages

CF53DQ

Pentrebane Drive

CF56HQ

Windsor Clive Drive

CF159PA

Parc Y Felin

CF56FR

Heol Gwern Edyddan

CF157YT

Main Road

CF159NH

Station Houses

CF54SB

Deepdene Close

CF159ST

George Close

CF159PU

Temperance Road

CF159QD

Heol Y Pentre

CF56FH

Trem Y Coed

CF56DU

Cardiff Road

CF159SG

Heol Creigiau

CF159HY

Post Office Row

CF728SA

Pentyrch and St Fagans

CF159JN

Viaduct Road

CF159LQ

Ffordd Dinefwr

CF159QY

Fair Meadow

CF56FQ

Lon Y Goetre Fach

CF159SU

Patmore Close

CF159NB

Heol Y Parc

CF56GJ

Dol Glaswg

CF159XG

Viaduct Road

CF159DS

Llys Teilo

CF155EJ

Main Road

CF159NS

Garth Hill

CF56HS

Cresta Grove

CF159HE

Heol Y Nant

CF159JA

Foxall Cottages

CF159SQ

Old Farm Lane

CF56PB

Ffordd Gwern

CF54QX

Crosswells Way

CF54SD

Falconwood Drive

CF56GA

Clos Rhys Meurug

CF157YS

Main Road

CF159SL

Clos Darren Las

CF52FE

Clos Y Parwg

CF159SA

Parc Y Fro

CF159TJ

Penffordd

CF56HF

St Y Nyll Lane

CF159HT

Garth Hill

CF155DX

Main Road

CF159HP

Glan Yr Afon

CF159NN

Heol Creigiau

CF159NU

Parc Castell Y Mynach

CF159QZ

Chartwell Court

CF159TL

Panteg

CF159QB

Heol Danyrodyn

CF159TP

Llys Tripp

CF54QT

Clos Y Cwarra

CF159NE

Heol Pantygored

CF54QQ

Clos Y Gof

CF56HT

Caer Ceffyl

CF728NU

Peterston Road

CF56JR

Llantrisant Road

CF56JN

Llantrisant Road

CF56GG

Rhodfa Ieuan

CF159HH

Main Road

CF159SB

Parc Y Fro

CF56DW

Michaelston Road

CF54QP

Ffordd Y Barcer

CF159NW

Parc Castell Y Mynach

CF159TB

Cefn Penuel

CF159HB

Heol Berry

CF159SD

Parc Y Fro

CF53DS

Lon Lias

CF159QS

Penmaes

CF56EG

Croft Y Genau Road

CF159JG

Ffynon Ffigys Cottages

CF159QN

Caerau Lane

CF56GQ

Rhodfa Gwernybwla

CF159JQ

Ffordd Dinefwr

CF159SR

Miles Court

CF159SN

Dol Y Felin

CF159HN

School Lane

CF56FP

Llantrisant Road

CF56DZ

Crofft-Y-Genau Road

CF56HP

Wern Migna

CF159HG

Nant Y Garth

CF159TD

Ael Y Bryn

CF54QY

Ramsons Way

CF56GE

Gwern Gwynfael

CF159SE

Parc Y Bryn

CF158LX

Main Road

CF159QU

Bryn Siriol

CF159PZ

Heol Penllwyn

Data Sources

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