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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 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
69
Deprivation level
N/A
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
22.54(-34%)
Shoplifting
12.62(+96%)
Vehicle crime
11.08(+286%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.38(-20%)
Public order
10.07(+23%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 in Penylan area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,890 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached14£561,250
Flats42£202,500
Semi-Detached35£474,000
Terraced51£480,000

10 years median price trend in Penylan

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

All postcodes in Penylan

CF235LA

Maryport Road

CF239FL

The Mews

CF239UE

Ipswich Road

CF243PF

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235AL

Stallcourt Avenue

CF239JH

Queenwood Close

CF235LT

Brandreth Road

CF235SD

Cyncoed Road

CF235YB

Birchwood Lane

CF239AS

Melrose Avenue

CF235RB

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235NX

Grisedale Close

CF239FD

Ffordd Nowell

CF239AW

Colchester Avenue

CF235DX

Amesbury Road

CF235BN

Agincourt Road

CF239ED

Llanedeyrn Close

CF239HB

Oakwood Avenue

CF239DT

Llanedeyrn Road

CF239AR

Melrose Avenue

CF235BF

Ty Gwyn Gardens

CF235NN

Lake Road East

CF235LQ

Borrowdale Close

CF235JD

Ty Gwyn Road

CF235JJ

Ty Gwyn Avenue

CF235SG

Cyncoed Road

CF235QZ

The Retreat

CF239JE

Clarendon Road

CF235WS

Westville Road

CF239FP

Rhymney River Bridge Road

CF239FA

Ffordd Nowell

CF239AD

Newport Road

CF239AU

Melrose Avenue

CF241TP

Penylan

CF239XN

Colchester Avenue

CF241RL

Newport Road

CF235HE

Pen Y Lan Place

CF235LL

Arnside Road

CF235ND

Clos Tecwyn

CF235BD

Alma Road

CF239HW

Carisbrooke Way

CF235LN

Egremont Road

CF235HZ

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235DA

Ty-Gwyn Road

CF239DZ

Llanedeyrn Road

CF235LW

Brandreth Road

CF235RF

Pen-Y-Lan Road

CF235DR

Blenheim Road

CF239BD

Foster Drive

CF235AR

Axminster Road

CF239HT

Carisbrooke Way

CF239BS

Dorchester Avenue

CF243NX

Albany Road

CF239DH

Hampton Court Road

CF235FA

Ty Gwyn Road

CF241RY

Watford Road

CF239DX

Llanedeyrn Road

CF235JL

Ty Gwyn Crescent

CF235JW

Bronwydd Avenue

CF235HR

Boleyn Walk

CF239FB

Ffordd Nowell

CF235AW

Church Terrace

CF235BZ

Marlborough Road

CF239FQ

Clos Gwrgi

CF235AE

Waterloo Road

CF235EZ

Marlborough Road

CF235BJ

Sandringham Road

CF243NY

Albany Road

CF235HD

Tydraw Road

CF239BW

Waterloo Road

CF235NT

Lady Mary Road

CF239BR

Dorchester Avenue

CF241GG

Penylan

CF239JD

Clarendon Road

CF235AQ

Sturminster Road

CF239BF

Waterloo Road

CF239BH

Waterloo Road

CF236BL

Cyncoed Road

CF235SA

Cyncoed Road

CF235SH

Cyncoed Road

CF235BP

Grenville Road

CF239DE

Earl'S Court Road

CF235EX

Harrismith Road

CF235JP

Bronwydd Avenue

CF235LJ

Birchwood Road

CF235GA

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239DU

Llanedeyrn Road

CF239BZ

Foster Drive

CF235DY

Amesbury Road

CF235EB

Stallcourt Close

CF239BJ

Waterloo Road

CF235HY

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235NU

Patterdale Close

CF235HJ

Clos Derwen

CF235DH

Kimberley Road

CF235FB

Marlborough Road

CF239FR

Penylan

CF239DR

Salmon Close

CF235RD

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235YA

Bronwydd Avenue

Data Sources

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