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About

Penylan is a residential ward located northeast of Cardiff city centre, characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and a mix of housing from Victorian and Edwardian villas to 1930s semis and modern apartments. The area is largely defined by its green spaces, with the expansive Roath Park and its famous boating lake forming a central recreational hub for the local community.

The area has a settled, village-like atmosphere, anchored by the local library and independent shops along Wellfield Road. A notable landmark is the beautifully maintained Jewish Cemetery on Cyncoed Road, one of the oldest in Wales, reflecting the area's long-standing cultural history. The overall feel is one of a calm, established suburb with strong community ties.

Area overview

On average Penylan has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penylan is £58,721 per year. Penylan is home to around 12,911 people, with a population density of about 3,833.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penylan Population
12,911
Population density
3,833 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.85(-38%)
Shoplifting
13.94(+101%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+260%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.46(-28%)
Public order
9.76(+9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,397
72.78%
Other White
615
4.76%
Pakistani
572
4.43%
Indian
307
2.38%
Chinese
264
2.04%
Total population: 12,912

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,498
51.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,691
15.93%
No qualifications
1,197
11.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,091
10.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
544
5.12%
Total 16+ residents: 10,618

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,111
40.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,675
31.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
987
18.71%
Other social rented
368
6.98%
Other forms of private rent
84
1.59%
Total households: 5,275

Property prices in Penylan

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Penylan area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,005 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penylan 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 Penylan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£580,000
Flats38£199,000
Semi-Detached34£445,000
Terraced38£452,500

10 years median price trend in Penylan

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penylan.

All postcodes in Penylan

CF235DR

Blenheim Road

CF235RH

Pen-Y-Lan Road

CF235AJ

Deri Road

CF235DT

Ladysmith Road

CF235DY

Amesbury Road

CF235HW

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235LT

Brandreth Road

CF239DH

Hampton Court Road

CF239UE

Ipswich Road

CF235AP

Newminster Road

CF235BB

Balaclava Road

CF235AA

Waterloo Gardens

CF239BA

Melrose Gardens

CF239BN

Colchester Avenue

CF239JF

Lonsdale Road

CF241RE

Newport Road

CF235DJ

Kimberley Road

CF235JU

Glenside Court

CF239ER

Firstbrook Close

CF235BQ

Trafalgar Road

CF235NS

Lady Mary Road

CF239ED

Llanedeyrn Close

CF235AD

Waterloo Road

CF235JX

Maryport Road

CF235LP

Egremont Road

CF239AD

Newport Road

CF239BD

Foster Drive

CF235AU

St Margarets Crescent

CF235NW

Brandreth Road

CF235NX

Grisedale Close

CF235RB

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239HX

Carisbrooke Way

CF239XN

Colchester Avenue

CF235JH

Penylan Court

CF235NY

Wasdale Close

CF235RA

Bronwydd Close

CF239AT

Melrose Avenue

CF241RJ

Newport Road

CF235AT

Southminster Road

CF235LU

Brandreth Road

CF235QZ

The Retreat

CF239DF

Barons Court Road

CF239HS

Carisbrooke Way

CF235PD

Lady Mary Road

CF235SD

Cyncoed Road

CF239BZ

Foster Drive

CF239DD

Earl'S Court Road

CF239HB

Oakwood Avenue

CF239ET

Llwyn Y Grant Road

CF235SB

Cyncoed Road

CF239AB

Norwich Road

CF239BT

Winchester Avenue

CF239FH

Ffordd Nowell

CF239HD

Wellwood Close

CF239HW

Carisbrooke Way

CF239HZ

Dynevor Road

CF243FH

Penylan

CF235EX

Harrismith Road

CF235JP

Bronwydd Avenue

CF235JT

Glenside Court

CF235RE

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239AY

Colchester Avenue

CF239BS

Dorchester Avenue

CF239FL

The Mews

CF239HA

Oakwood Avenue

CF241RP

Newport Road

CF239FG

Melrose Avenue

CF235LS

Dovedale Close

CF235DQ

Mafeking Road

CF235LF

Eskdale Close

CF235PA

Plas Y Coed

CF239HH

Roundwood Close

CF239BX

Baber Close

CF239HL

Llwyn Y Grant Road

CF235EZ

Marlborough Road

CF235JF

Ty Gwyn Road

CF235SJ

Cyncoed Road

CF239AS

Melrose Avenue

CF239DA

Southcourt Road

CF235BP

Grenville Road

CF235HU

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235JS

Glenside Court

CF236AU

Pen Y Lan Oval

CF239AJ

Sharpe Close

CF239BB

Hammond Way

CF239DP

Hammond Way

CF239DW

Llanedeyrn Road

CF235NF

Clos Edno

CF235YB

Birchwood Lane

CF239HE

Kingwood Close

CF235HE

Pen Y Lan Place

CF235JJ

Ty Gwyn Avenue

CF235LE

Brandreth Road

CF239NB

Hammond Way

CF235JR

Bronwydd Avenue

CF235NA

Langdale Close

CF235QD

Ty-Gwyn Road

CF239BU

Waterloo Road

CF235DP

Kimberley Road

CF235HF

Ty Draw Place

Data Sources

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