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Tongwynlais & Coryton

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About

Tongwynlais sits at the northern edge of Cardiff, marked by the steep, wooded slopes of Castell Coch. The area is residential, with housing primarily from the mid-20th century, and is bordered by the Taff Gorge woodland. Its identity is closely tied to the forest park and the historic castle, a 19th-century reconstruction that overlooks the village from the hillside.

Directly to the east, Coryton is a major transport node where the A470 and A469 roads meet. It functions as a gateway to the city, characterised by its large roundabout and surrounding retail parks. The area is defined by this infrastructure, with residential streets extending off the main routes towards neighbouring Lisvane and Whitchurch.

Area overview

On average Tongwynlais & Coryton has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tongwynlais & Coryton is £53,169 per year. Tongwynlais & Coryton is home to around 6,660 people, with a population density of about 1,011.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tongwynlais & Coryton Population
6,660
Population density
1,011.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.68(-7%)
Public order
11.41(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-16%)
Shoplifting
10.36(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,933
89.04%
Other White
163
2.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
76
1.14%
Indian
70
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.81%
Total population: 6,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,435
45.45%
No qualifications
818
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
716
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
655
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
392
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 5,357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,092
36.72%
Owns with a mortgage
968
32.55%
Social rents from council
345
11.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
8.71%
Other social rented
244
8.2%
Total households: 2,974

Property prices in Tongwynlais & Coryton

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £289,950 in Tongwynlais & Coryton area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £1,320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tongwynlais & Coryton 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 Tongwynlais & Coryton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£712,500
Flats19£163,750
Semi-Detached24£350,250
Terraced19£282,500

10 years median price trend in Tongwynlais & Coryton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tongwynlais & Coryton.

All postcodes in Tongwynlais & Coryton

CF147AW

Park Lane

CF147AX

Park Lane

CF157JU

Catherine Drive

CF147JS

Ffordd Morgannwg

CF147AE

St Margarets Close

CF157LQ

Cae Lewis

CF142DJ

Gwaun Close

CF147JN

Forest Farm Road

CF147DD

Heol Pentwyn

CF157LA

Castell Coch View

CF147EJ

Coryton Rise

CF147XZ

Forest Farm Road

CF147BD

Park Lane

CF157LB

St Michaels Close

CF147TA

Pantmawr Road

CF157NU

Chapel Mews

CF157JQ

Castle Road

CF157LZ

Hermon Hill

CF142EF

The Parade

CF147EY

Ty Celyn Mews

CF142DG

Heol Booker

CF147DT

Hollybush Estate

CF157LX

Pantgwynlais

CF147DU

Hollybush Estate

CF147XB

Park Road

CF147BG

Clos Coed Hir

CF147BR

Park Road

CF142BQ

Westbourne Road

CF147DW

Hollybush Estate

CF147DB

Glas Y Pant

CF147YU

Longwood Drive

CF157NQ

Cross Street

CF157JR

Castle Road

CF142TG

Velindre Road

CF147BJ

Lon Y Celyn

CF157JL

Maes Y Draenog

CF157JY

Catherine Drive

CF147EE

Hollybush Estate

CF147AL

Park Avenue

CF142TF

Velindre Road

CF157NL

Queen Street

CF147BF

Park Road

CF142BS

Westbourne Road

CF142BR

Westbourne Road

CF142TZ

Velindre Road

CF142BL

Westbourne Crescent

CF157LR

Cae Lewis

CF142BH

Tymawr Road

CF147BW

Lon Y Celyn

CF157LP

Wellington Street

CF157JW

Catherine Drive

CF157NN

Queen Street

CF147ER

Coryton Close

CF157JS

Castle Road

CF142HG

Tymawr Road

CF157HX

Pwllhelyg

CF142TB

Hanbury Close

CF157AD

Merthyr Road

CF831NG

Heol-Pen-Y-Bryn

CF157NE

Village Way

CF147ET

Pendwyallt Road

CF147HY

Longwood Drive

CF157LG

Merthyr Road

CF147BZ

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF147BL

Park Road

CF147DR

Whitworth Square

CF157NS

Market Street

CF142TS

Melingriffith Drive

CF157LU

Green Meadow Drive

Data Sources

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