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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
2/10
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
38.3(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.85(+30%)
Public order
12.71(+42%)
Shoplifting
10.07(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.98(+24%)
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 189 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,260,000.

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
Detached70£408,500
Flats14£167,500
Semi-Detached51£290,000
Terraced54£235,000

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

CF238PW

Wexford Court

CF238RH

Copse Walk

CF238LG

Clos Nant Y Cwm

CF35UU

Tyr Winch Road

CF36AE

Ffordd Williamson

CF238SN

Tarragon Way

CF238SP

Hyssop Close

CF31NR

Canopus Close

CF36BB

Rhodfa Purvis

CF238HE

The Avenue Industrial Estate

CF238LX

Hotham Close

CF238PA

Greenacre Drive

CF238RG

Kenmare Mews

CF30UJ

Vaendre Lane

CF238BA

Malthouse Avenue

CF238LJ

Maes Yr Hedydd

CF238NN

Charnwood Drive

CF36AR

Potter Street

CF36AX

Bridge Road

CF238AZ

Oakmead Close

CF238NE

Butterfield Drive

CF35ET

Hastings Crescent

CF238HW

Clos Y Ffynnon

CF238LY

Dunbar Close

CF238PS

Clonakilty Way

CF238RD

Greenwood Close

CF35PW

Silverstone Close

CF35UA

Newport Road

CF238GW

Maes Y Wennol

CF140HY

Heol Y Parc

CF238AH

Oakford Close

CF238LH

Clos Gwy

CF238RF

Wisley Place

CF238SB

Lovage Close

CF35DH

Allen Close

CF35DJ

Hastings Crescent

CF36AY

Heol Bennett

CF140LE

Cefn Porth Road

CF238FP

Enbourne Drive

CF238FX

Enbourne Drive

CF238LF

Clos Nant Ddu

CF238QB

Heol Ty Ffynnon

CF238SA

Dartington Drive

CF36YL

Church Road

CF238AT

Clos Dol Heulog

CF238LA

Clos Cwm Creunant

CF35AA

Tyn Y Gollen Court

CF36YQ

Lewis Crescent

CF238AU

Malthouse Avenue

CF238AX

Ambergate Drive

CF238EQ

The Maltings

CF238LW

Lilburne Close

CF238RA

Malthouse Avenue

CF238BY

Amblecote Close

CF238NP

Lascelles Drive

CF238PU

Cork Drive

CF35PZ

Runcorn Close

CF36AT

Church Road

CF140PF

Ty Draw Road

CF238XG

Copse Walk

CF238XQ

Maes Y Bryn

CF35UT

Eurwg Crescent

CF36AL

Rogers Avenue

CF36YY

Rhodfa Hughes

CF238NT

Cressfield Drive

CF35UN

Newport Road

CF36AP

Heol Swatridge

CF238AJ

Croescadarn Road

CF238LE

Clos Cwm Du

CF238LT

Crawford Drive

CF30UG

Vaendre Lane

CF35YX

William Nicholls Drive

CF35UW

Tyr Winch Road

CF35XE

Ffordd Brynhyfryd

CF36YP

Rhodfa Lewis

CF238FJ

Blackberry Way

CF238GL

Malthouse Avenue

CF238HD

Almond Drive

CF238NG

Acorn Grove

CF238NJ

Heol Camddwr

CF238QD

Gelli Fron Goch

CF36AQ

Heol Williams

CF36YR

Clos Thomas

CF238FG

Rowsby Court

CF238FR

Enbourne Drive

CF238QF

Speedwell Close

CF36YF

Mortimer Avenue

CF238PZ

Tramore Way

CF35EY

Ty To Maen Close

CF36BF

Clos Grehan

CF35TX

Newport Road

CF238PP

Grangewood Close

CF238RS

Mulberry Drive

CF238SQ

Dartington Drive

CF35XB

Wern Fawr Lane

CF35RA

Bluebell Drive

CF36UY

Bridge Road

CF36AF

Heol Bennett

CF36XD

Druidstone Road

CF35TY

Parkstone Avenue

Data Sources

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