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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

CF239AP

Colchester Avenue

CF239BP

Colchester Avenue

CF239BY

Hugon Close

CF235HJ

Clos Derwen

CF235JD

Ty Gwyn Road

CF239BL

Waterloo Road

CF239EW

Llwyn Y Grant Terrace

CF235AN

Stallcourt Avenue

CF235BN

Agincourt Road

CF239AQ

Ipswich Road

CF239DN

Woosnam Close

CF241RQ

Watford Road

CF235JQ

Bronwydd Avenue

CF235LH

Birchwood Lane

CF239AX

Colchester Avenue

CF239FE

Scholars Drive

CF235AF

Kimberley Road

CF235AH

Deri Road

CF235DE

Westville Road

CF235HG

Linden Avenue

CF235JL

Ty Gwyn Crescent

CF235BA

Kirkland Court

CF235EB

Stallcourt Close

CF235ED

Waterloo Close

CF243PH

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235LW

Brandreth Road

CF235LY

Langdale Close

CF239FJ

Colchester Avenue

CF235DL

Kimberley Road

CF235DX

Amesbury Road

CF235LG

Miterdale Close

CF235LR

Deepdale Close

CF239AE

Newport Road

CF239DG

Barons Court Road

CF239FP

Rhymney River Bridge Road

CF241RT

Newport Road

CF243PF

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235AE

Waterloo Road

CF235AZ

Ty Gwyn Road

CF239AR

Melrose Avenue

CF239BH

Waterloo Road

CF235AS

Minster Road

CF235BF

Ty Gwyn Gardens

CF235JY

Maryport Road

CF235NG

Ffordd Bodlyn

CF235NZ

Ennerdale Close

CF235SL

Cyncoed Gardens

CF239AG

Howardian Close

CF239AZ

Colchester Avenue

CF241RF

Dominion Way Industrial Estate

CF235BW

Marlborough Road

CF235HT

Boleyn Walk

CF235JE

Ty Gwyn Road

CF235JZ

Maryport Road

CF235NE

Clos Mair

CF235NJ

Brandreth Gardens

CF239FA

Ffordd Nowell

CF235BR

Blenheim Road

CF235HS

Pant Yr Wyn

CF235LD

Brandreth Road

CF235NB

Ffordd Cwellyn

CF235HZ

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239AN

Colchester Avenue

CF239DE

Earl'S Court Road

CF235AY

Tygwyn Road

CF235BH

Sandringham Road

CF235DN

Kimberley Road

CF235GA

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235JW

Bronwydd Avenue

CF235RL

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235AX

Church Terrace

CF235JG

Ty Gwyn Road

CF235RF

Pen-Y-Lan Road

CF235SG

Cyncoed Road

CF235YG

Pen Y Lan Road

CF239DJ

Ravenscourt Close

CF235DF

Westville Road

CF239BE

Mathias Close

CF239JH

Queenwood Close

CF235BE

Cressy Road

CF235BJ

Sandringham Road

CF235HX

Pen Y Lan Road

CF235JA

Hillside Court

CF239BQ

Dorchester Avenue

CF235AG

Westville Road

CF239BR

Dorchester Avenue

CF239LE

Queenwood

CF235DZ

Waterloo Road

CF236AW

Greenlawns

CF235AL

Stallcourt Avenue

CF235AQ

Sturminster Road

CF235AW

Church Terrace

CF235NN

Lake Road East

CF239DY

Llanedeyrn Road

CF241RN

Newport Road

Data Sources

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