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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

CF239BN

Colchester Avenue

CF235LH

Birchwood Lane

CF235AH

Deri Road

CF235LG

Miterdale Close

CF243NU

Albany Road

CF235AT

Southminster Road

CF235QD

Ty-Gwyn Road

CF239DS

Graham Close

CF235DZ

Waterloo Road

CF235DN

Kimberley Road

CF239BQ

Dorchester Avenue

CF235NF

Clos Edno

CF239XE

Colchester Avenue

CF239HF

Pinewood Crescent

CF239ET

Llwyn Y Grant Road

CF235NE

Clos Mair

CF239BL

Waterloo Road

CF235NZ

Ennerdale Close

CF243PH

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239BE

Mathias Close

CF239AQ

Ipswich Road

CF239HL

Llwyn Y Grant Road

CF239HZ

Dynevor Road

CF235SJ

Cyncoed Road

CF235DW

Amesbury Road

CF235BG

Sandringham Road

CF235DP

Kimberley Road

CF235LX

Langdale Close

CF235BA

Kirkland Court

CF239HD

Wellwood Close

CF235HF

Ty Draw Place

CF239HH

Roundwood Close

CF239HU

Carisbrooke Way

CF235RL

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239EX

Llwyn Y Grant Place

CF239ER

Firstbrook Close

CF239EW

Llwyn Y Grant Terrace

CF239JJ

Queensberry Road

CF235AX

Church Terrace

CF235HU

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235JT

Glenside Court

CF235BX

Marlborough Road

CF235JB

Hillside Court

CF235DU

Ilton Road

CF235BL

Sandringham Road

CF235PD

Lady Mary Road

CF235JN

The Paddock

CF239DF

Barons Court Road

CF235HA

Tydraw Road

CF235BY

Marlborough Road

CF235JH

Penylan Court

CF235JA

Hillside Court

CF239FF

Avenue Retail Park

CF235BW

Marlborough Road

CF241PT

Dominion Way

CF236AU

Pen Y Lan Oval

CF235AN

Stallcourt Avenue

CF239EZ

Oakwood Avenue

CF239BX

Baber Close

CF239EA

Llanedeyrn Road

CF239AH

Sinclair Drive

CF235AG

Westville Road

CF239AN

Colchester Avenue

CF235DS

Blenheim Road

CF236AW

Greenlawns

CF235HX

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235NW

Brandreth Road

CF241RE

Newport Road

CF241RP

Newport Road

CF239FG

Melrose Avenue

CF235SL

Cyncoed Gardens

CF239FJ

Colchester Avenue

CF239BT

Winchester Avenue

CF235JX

Maryport Road

CF235NB

Ffordd Cwellyn

CF239AJ

Sharpe Close

CF241RN

Newport Road

CF235JS

Glenside Court

CF239ES

Llwyn Y Grant Road

CF235DL

Kimberley Road

CF235JZ

Maryport Road

CF235DT

Ladysmith Road

CF235JU

Glenside Court

CF235ED

Waterloo Close

CF239LE

Queenwood

CF235BQ

Trafalgar Road

CF235DQ

Mafeking Road

CF235JG

Ty Gwyn Road

CF239BA

Melrose Gardens

CF235JY

Maryport Road

CF239AG

Howardian Close

CF239JA

Grafton Close

CF235AF

Kimberley Road

CF235AA

Waterloo Gardens

CF239NB

Hammond Way

CF239DJ

Ravenscourt Close

CF239DQ

Attfield Close

CF239HJ

Doe Close

CF239DA

Southcourt Road

CF239BU

Waterloo Road

Data Sources

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