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St Mellons West

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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

N/A

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Mellons West Population

6,468

Population density

5,981.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,806

74.32%

African

338

5.23%

Other White

246

3.8%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

182

2.81%

Other Asian

1.48%

Total population: 6,467

Economics

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

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

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 in St Mellons West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St Mellons West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	10	£225,000	£184,500	£194,750	£270,000	£283,300
Detached	10	£310,000	£226,750	£296,250	£329,250	£363,750
Terraced	16	£212,500	£151,750	£192,500	£231,375	£266,250
Flats	2	£92,000	£89,300	£90,500	£93,500	£94,700

10 years median price trend in St Mellons West

All postcodes in St Mellons West

CF30NQ

Clos Manmoel

CF30BQ

Caspian Close

CF30EP

Chester Close

CF30BN

Syon Park Close

CF30HF

Coity Close

CF30BZ

Broadlands Court

CF31SS

Hendre Road

CF30JX

Clos Maerun

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail