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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

CF159SF

Woodland Crescent

CF159SY

Tregarth Court

CF54SH

Deepfield Close

CF159QH

Church Road

CF158LA

Fairfield Industrial Estate

CF159PL

Cefn Bychan

CF56GB

Llys Illtern

CF159HZ

Ffigys Cottages

CF159QJ

Penuel Road

CF54PJ

Cwrt Y Cadno

CF56HL

Caer Efail

CF159JD

Rose Cottages

CF53FA

Clos Coed Bychan

CF54SE

Falconwood Drive

CF56HN

Old Mill Drive

CF155DT

Main Road

CF158LW

Ty Nant Court

CF159QR

Maes Y Sarn

CF159PE

Greenacre

CF155BF

Main Road

CF155EB

Main Road

CF54SG

Denison Way

CF56GD

Gwern Catherine

CF159HS

Garth Hill

CF159PH

Heol Goch

CF159EJ

Maes Y Nant

CF56DQ

Maes Y Gad

CF56FW

Trem Y Rhyd

CF52FD

Clos Chwe Erw

CF159GE

Bronllwyn

CF159JZ

Llys Tudful

CF159NF

Heol Pantygored

CF159NQ

Efail Isaf Road

CF159QE

Heol Y Pentre

CF159JE

Main Road

CF159QF

Church Road

CF159QL

Bronllwyn

CF159HW

Garth Olwg

CF159QX

Cefn Llan

CF159SS

Ynys Bridge Court

CF159NJ

Castle Close

CF56FB

Trem Y Coed

CF54UF

Nant Y Drope

CF56HH

Cae Garw Bach

CF159QT

Clos Caewal

CF54RY

Fescue Place

CF159LY

Parc Y Coed

CF54RZ

Great House Rise

CF56GP

Clos Yr Onnen

CF56HJ

Nant Y Gwladys

CF159PQ

Erw Wen

CF159SP

River Glade

CF159AD

Bronllwyn

CF56JH

Star Lane

CF54SJ

Deepwood Close

CF159PG

Cefn Bychan

CF56DR

Crofft-Y-Genau Road

CF159PN

Heol Goch

CF157WE

Main Road

CF54PL

Vervain Close

CF54QR

Celandine Road

Data Sources

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