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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

CF235ND

Clos Tecwyn

CF239AF

Rhymney River Bridge Road

CF239AH

Sinclair Drive

CF239DQ

Attfield Close

CF239DZ

Llanedeyrn Road

CF239JB

Grafton Close

CF239XE

Colchester Avenue

CF239BF

Waterloo Road

CF235BG

Sandringham Road

CF235BS

Blenheim Road

CF235DS

Blenheim Road

CF235HR

Boleyn Walk

CF235JB

Hillside Court

CF239DS

Graham Close

CF239DU

Llanedeyrn Road

CF239FQ

Clos Gwrgi

CF235BX

Marlborough Road

CF235DA

Ty-Gwyn Road

CF239DX

Llanedeyrn Road

CF239JA

Grafton Close

CF239JE

Clarendon Road

CF235DU

Ilton Road

CF235LB

Brandreth Road

CF235WS

Westville Road

CF239DB

Southcourt Road

CF239HT

Carisbrooke Way

CF243NY

Albany Road

CF235LA

Maryport Road

CF239EU

Pen Y Lan Terrace

CF241RL

Newport Road

CF235SE

Minster Road

CF239BG

Waterloo Road

CF239EA

Llanedeyrn Road

CF239FD

Ffordd Nowell

CF239HF

Pinewood Crescent

CF239JJ

Queensberry Road

CF235DW

Amesbury Road

CF235HA

Tydraw Road

CF235NT

Lady Mary Road

CF239FF

Avenue Retail Park

CF239HU

Carisbrooke Way

CF239JD

Clarendon Road

CF243NW

Albany Road

CF243NX

Albany Road

CF235AB

Waterloo Gardens

CF235LL

Arnside Road

CF239EX

Llwyn Y Grant Place

CF239HJ

Doe Close

CF235BL

Sandringham Road

CF235FA

Ty Gwyn Road

CF235NU

Patterdale Close

CF239EZ

Oakwood Avenue

CF241GG

Penylan

CF239FR

Penylan

CF239JG

Ormonde Close

CF235RD

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239AW

Colchester Avenue

CF239BJ

Waterloo Road

CF239FB

Ffordd Nowell

CF239HY

Lothian Crescent

CF235HB

Tydraw Road

CF235LX

Langdale Close

CF235SY

Pen-Y-Lan Road

CF241RY

Watford Road

CF241TP

Penylan

CF235BD

Alma Road

CF235BT

Marlborough Road

CF235SA

Cyncoed Road

CF239AA

Newport Road

CF239DL

Turnham Green

CF239DT

Llanedeyrn Road

CF235DD

Westville Walk

CF235BU

Marlborough Road

CF235HY

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235JN

The Paddock

CF235FB

Marlborough Road

CF235LN

Egremont Road

CF239AU

Melrose Avenue

CF235LJ

Birchwood Road

CF239BW

Waterloo Road

CF239DR

Salmon Close

CF239HG

Elderwood Close

CF241PT

Dominion Way

CF235BY

Marlborough Road

CF235DG

Harrismith Road

CF235SH

Cyncoed Road

CF239AL

Colchester Avenue

CF239EY

Oakwood Avenue

CF243NU

Albany Road

CF235AR

Axminster Road

CF235BZ

Marlborough Road

CF235EA

Deri Close

CF235HD

Tydraw Road

CF235LZ

Denstone Court

CF235YA

Bronwydd Avenue

CF236BL

Cyncoed Road

CF239ES

Llwyn Y Grant Road

CF239NY

Colchester Avenue

CF235DH

Kimberley Road

CF235LQ

Borrowdale Close

Data Sources

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