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Tremorfa & Pengam

About

Tremorfa & Pengam is located in the eastern part of Cardiff, characterised by its industrial heritage and proximity to the River Rumney. The area includes Tremorfa Park, a large green space with sports facilities, and is bordered by major transport routes like the A48. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war terraced homes and modern residential developments, serving a settled residential community.

The district is notable for the former East Moors steelworks site, with Pengam Green now a major retail and business park. The flat topography is defined by the Wentloog Levels, with drainage channels known as reens crossing the landscape. Local amenities are focused around shopping precincts and community centres, with light industrial estates providing local employment alongside the retail sector.

Area overview

On average Tremorfa & Pengam has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tremorfa & Pengam is £43,204 per year. Tremorfa & Pengam is home to around 7,790 people, with a population density of about 2,491.7 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tremorfa & Pengam Population

7,790

Population density

2,491.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.41(+7%)

Public order

13.09(+47%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.68(-20%)

Vehicle crime

10.91(+247%)

Other theft

10.91(+116%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,277

67.72%

Other White

500

6.42%

African

300

3.85%

Arab

198

2.54%

Bangladeshi

197

2.53%

Total population: 7,792

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,759

29.83%

No qualifications

1,535

26.03%

Level 3 (A level)

818

13.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

755

12.8%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

558

9.46%

Total 16+ residents: 5,897

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

995

30.62%

Private landlord or letting agency

661

20.34%

Social rents from council

658

20.25%

Owns outright

522

16.06%

Other social rented

332

10.22%

Total households: 3,250

Property prices in Tremorfa & Pengam

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Tremorfa & Pengam area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.

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 Tremorfa & Pengam over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£347,500	£260,250	£308,750	£373,125	£413,125
Flats	12	£128,250	£90,250	£119,500	£140,500	£160,728
Semi-Detached	14	£207,500	£158,175	£196,250	£232,375	£257,250
Terraced	37	£220,000	£170,600	£205,000	£250,000	£290,600

10 years median price trend in Tremorfa & Pengam

Data Sources

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

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

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