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Pontprennau and Old St Mellons

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About

Pontprennau and Old St Mellons is a residential ward located in the northeast of Cardiff. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, particularly in Pontprennau, alongside the older village core of Old St Mellons. It is bordered by the M4 motorway to the north and contains significant areas of green space, including Parc Cefn Onn. The ward is primarily a commuter area with local retail parks serving daily needs.

The community retains a distinct identity with the historic St Mellons Church at its heart. The area includes the notable Parc Cefn Onn, a wooded parkland featuring a network of walking paths and varied plantings. Residential streets are quiet, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The ward's layout separates it from the main urban density of Cardiff, offering a more suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Pontprennau and Old St Mellons has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons is £62,495 per year. Pontprennau and Old St Mellons is home to around 11,722 people, with a population density of about 1,357.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pontprennau and Old St Mellons Population
11,722
Population density
1,357.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.6(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.66(+36%)
Public order
12.54(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.28(+13%)
Shoplifting
6.82(+6%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,941
76.28%
Indian
487
4.15%
Other White
434
3.7%
Arab
276
2.35%
Pakistani
201
1.71%
Total population: 11,722

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,413
47.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,482
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,143
12.29%
No qualifications
1,116
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
6.78%
Total 16+ residents: 9,301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,269
46.22%
Owns outright
1,199
24.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
786
16.01%
Other social rented
487
9.92%
Other forms of private rent
75
1.53%
Total households: 4,909

Property prices in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons

Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £296,750 in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontprennau and Old St Mellons 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 Pontprennau and Old St Mellons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached71£415,000
Flats18£170,000
Semi-Detached54£289,950
Terraced69£240,000

10 years median price trend in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons.

All postcodes in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons

CF36WA

Heol Booths

CF238RE

Chamomile Close

CF35DE

William Nicholls Drive

CF238BZ

Amberwood Close

CF238XL

Croescadarn Road

CF238PE

Shields Close

CF35FX

Old Newport Road

CF36AW

Ffordd Williamson

CF35DF

Hastings Crescent

CF238LR

Felsted Close

CF35UN

Newport Road

CF140PJ

Parkwall Road

CF238SE

Felbrigg Crescent

CF238NH

Cowslip Close

CF238AW

Amber Close

CF238RR

Claverton Way

CF35US

Mill Lane

CF238PF

Liddell Close

CF35TZ

Melville Avenue

CF238FR

Enbourne Drive

CF238PG

Hollington Drive

CF36YG

Mortimer Avenue

CF238PQ

Kinsale Close

CF36AH

George Crescent

CF36YR

Clos Thomas

CF238SL

Cranbourne Way

CF238SJ

Borage Close

CF238PN

Highbank

CF238LS

Naseby Close

CF35RA

Bluebell Drive

CF36XJ

Began Road

CF238FN

Malthouse Avenue

CF238NA

Clos Nant Mwlan

CF238LW

Lilburne Close

CF238RW

Woodsy Close

CF238QB

Heol Ty Ffynnon

CF36BB

Rhodfa Purvis

CF238NZ

Lascelles Drive

CF238SB

Lovage Close

CF238RN

Youghal Close

CF238AB

Mulberry Drive

CF238PY

Dungarvan Drive

CF238LF

Clos Nant Ddu

CF238ET

The Farthings

CF238RF

Wisley Place

CF238HD

Almond Drive

CF35XA

Wernfawr Lane

CF238RG

Kenmare Mews

CF36AZ

Druidstone Road

CF140BF

Waun Wen

CF36BG

Church Road

CF35PY

Heathcliffe Close

CF238NT

Cressfield Drive

CF36XD

Druidstone Road

CF238NY

Harefield Close

CF35UB

Chapel Row

CF36AT

Church Road

CF35UE

Newport Road

CF238FF

The Avenue Industrial Estate

CF36YW

Rhodfa Leonard

CF238HJ

Church Road

CF238FP

Enbourne Drive

CF238NJ

Heol Camddwr

CF238SH

Peppermint Drive

CF238LU

Huntington Drive

CF35RD

Eastern Close

CF238XG

Copse Walk

CF238NP

Lascelles Drive

CF238PA

Greenacre Drive

CF36YY

Rhodfa Hughes

CF36YA

Church Road

CF238AH

Oakford Close

CF238QD

Gelli Fron Goch

CF36YS

Stryd Boyd

CF238RT

Wagtail Close

CF238BX

Ambrooke Close

CF238AL

Oakleafe Drive

CF238LT

Crawford Drive

CF238SD

Gaulden Grove

CF238SA

Dartington Drive

CF35UX

Tyr Winch Road

CF238HW

Clos Y Ffynnon

CF238HG

Caxton Place

CF35UL

Courtenay Close

CF238AJ

Croescadarn Road

CF35XE

Ffordd Brynhyfryd

CF238LH

Clos Gwy

CF35SW

Melrose Close

CF238RJ

Kenmare Mews

CF36XA

Jindabyne Court

CF35ST

Chapel Row Lane

CF140LE

Cefn Porth Road

CF238RB

Copse Walk

CF238FG

Rowsby Court

CF238PT

Skibereen Close

CF238RQ

Leacroft Place

CF238SP

Hyssop Close

CF35DH

Allen Close

CF35SU

Oldhill

CF238LL

Heol Glaslyn

Data Sources

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