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About

St Mellons West is a residential district situated in the east of Cardiff, bordering the River Rhymney. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the late 20th century, with a significant number of semi-detached and terraced homes. Its layout includes several local shopping parades providing everyday amenities, alongside community facilities like schools and a library serving the neighbourhood's needs.

The area is defined by its proximity to large areas of open green space, including the expansive Rumney Recreation Ground to the north. A notable local feature is the historic St Mellons Church, which stands separate from the modern housing estates, marking the older settlement core. Road connections via the A48 are central to the area, linking it to Cardiff city centre and Newport.

Area overview

On average St Mellons West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 52.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Mellons West is £38,667 per year. St Mellons West is home to around 6,468 people, with a population density of about 5,981.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Mellons West Population
6,468
Population density
5,981.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.97(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.05(+93%)
Public order
16.39(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.68(+73%)
Other theft
6.18(+35%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,806
74.32%
African
338
5.23%
Other White
246
3.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
182
2.81%
Other Asian
96
1.48%
Total population: 6,467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,358
29.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,054
22.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
14.53%
Level 3 (A level)
644
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
12.38%
Total 16+ residents: 4,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
872
33.76%
Social rents from council
500
19.36%
Owns with a mortgage
498
19.28%
Owns outright
364
14.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
11.85%
Total households: 2,583

Property prices in St Mellons West

Median price£237,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £295K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £295 per square foot) in St Mellons West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £395,010.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mellons West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£328,500£335
Semi-Detached9£230,000£343
Terraced19£228,000£258
Flats1£95,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mellons West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mellons West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£76,500£159,000£128,750
2017£234,000£78,000£159,000£133,250
2018£215,000£78,725£172,500£137,975
2019£226,000£83,250£166,500£158,500
2020£223,750£105,000£182,250£157,000
2021£260,000£87,500£205,000£168,000
2022£425,000£77,000£223,000£187,000
2023£303,750£85,000£221,500£196,000
2024£290,000£102,500£215,250£185,500
2025£323,500£92,000£220,000£212,500
2026£340,000£227,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mellons West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mellons West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£111£173£183
2017£211£145£204£195
2018£243£165£192£206
2019£231£187£219£176
2020£246£182£235£245
2021£259£198£272£203
2022£254£186£297£224
2023£314£186£271£247
2024£266£194£312£200
2025£318£207£312£246
2026£298£374£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mellons West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mellons West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Mellons West

Is St Mellons West safe?

St Mellons West records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Mellons West?

The median sale price in St Mellons West is £237,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is St Mellons West?

St Mellons West scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Mellons West sits around rank 117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St Mellons West?

The average household income in St Mellons West is around £38,667 per year, and 52% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in St Mellons West

CF30ER

Ashdown Close

CF31RE

Trowbridge Green

CF30AU

Clos Cas-Bach

CF30AW

Clos Hafren

CF30FN

Trowbridge

CF30HJ

Brynmawr Close

CF30JF

Salvia Close

CF30HR

Pitmedden Close

CF30NJ

Clos Manmoel

CF31SJ

Tresigin Road

CF30EA

Rogerstone Close

CF30HG

Raglan Close

CF35UD

Bethania Row

CF30AR

Clos Glanaber

CF30JY

Clos Glas Llwch

CF30BA

Brookfield Drive

CF30BW

Alderwood Close

CF30BH

Millfield Close

CF30HT

Ellwood Close

CF30AE

Ashfield Court

CF30HX

Clos Gwern-Y-Mor

CF30AH

Cathcob Close

CF30EB

Blaina Close

CF30AL

Rosset Close

CF30JS

Clos-Yr-Onnen

CF30BY

Willowbrook Gardens

CF35AA

Tyn Y Gollen Court

CF30JP

Clos-Y-Betws

CF30BF

Willowbrook Gardens

CF30EE

Risca Close

CF30NS

Hazelwood Drive

CF30BD

Poppyfield Close

CF30NW

Kember Close

CF30DX

Clos Cas-Bach

CF30JR

Clos Y Gornant

CF30BJ

Clos Y Berllan

CF31US

Hendre Road

CF30JU

Clos Maerun

CF30NP

Plas Y Biswail

CF30HA

Cwmcarn Close

CF30BL

Caspian Close

CF30AJ

Mallard Close

CF30GB

Brython Drive

CF30JT

Clos Y Berllan

CF30BU

Limewood Close

CF30HL

Ystrad Close

CF30DZ

Clos Gwlad-Yr-Haf

CF30AX

Clos Glanaber

CF30HH

Caerleon Close

CF30AQ

Orchard Park

CF30BT

Aspen Close

CF30EN

Oakmeadow Drive

CF30HP

Bedwas Close

CF30JA

Hornbeam Close

CF30JH

Lanhydrock Close

CF30AP

Ellesmere Court

CF30AN

Gresford Close

CF31SL

Trebanog Close

CF30HZ

Clos Maes-Y-Mor

CF30BP

Coleford Drive

CF30AB

Meadowlark Close

CF30BB

Brookfield Drive

CF30JW

Clos Hafodyrynys

CF30HU

Broadwell Close

CF30FQ

Trowbridge

CF30JN

Clos Pen Y Clawdd

CF31SQ

Trebanog Crescent

CF30EU

Lingholm Close

CF30JG

Windflower Close

CF30EQ

Dummer Close

CF30NT

Wakehurst Place

CF31SR

Trenewydd Road

CF30AD

Oaklands Close

CF30ES

Pavaland Close

CF35UA

Newport Road

CF30FA

James Court

CF30DY

Clos Dyfnaint

CF30JJ

Lanhydrock Close

CF30BS

Hazelwood Drive

CF30LP

Summerhill Close

CF30BE

Uskley Court

CF30HQ

Blaenavon Close

CF30NR

Clos Pantycosyn

CF30AG

Tarwick Drive

CF30AT

Orchard Park Close

CF30AA

Ferntree Drive

CF30BX

Redwood Close

CF30ET

Cragside Close

CF30HS

Oakmeadow Court

CF30ED

Malpas Close

CF30JQ

Clos Tregare

CF30HN

Bassaleg Close

CF30JL

Bodnant Close

CF30HW

Drybrook Close

CF30PT

Pearce Close

CF30JD

Jasmine Drive

CF30JZ

Heol Maes Eirwg

CF30FP

Trowbridge

CF30HY

Clos-Y-Culfor

CF30AF

Tarwick Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.