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About

Trowbridge is situated in the east of Cardiff, bordering the River Rhymney which separates it from Newport. The ward is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of private and social housing developments built from the mid-20th century onward. Its landscape is largely flat, with several large retail parks and light industrial units located along its main arterial routes, contributing to the local employment base. The area is served by key roads like Wentloog Road and the Southern Way.

The community is anchored by facilities such as the Eastern Leisure Centre and Trowbridge Community Centre. A notable local feature is the extensive area of playing fields and green space known as Trowbridge Green, which provides recreational space amidst the urban layout. Public transport connections link the area to Cardiff city centre and neighbouring suburbs. The ward's eastern edge is defined by the straightened channels and flood defences of the Rhymney River corridor.

Area overview

On average Trowbridge has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trowbridge is £44,685 per year. Trowbridge is home to around 17,231 people, with a population density of about 1,977.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trowbridge Population
17,231
Population density
1,977.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.74(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(+42%)
Public order
13.17(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.07(+64%)
Shoplifting
6.67(+4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,198
76.61%
African
659
3.83%
Other White
649
3.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
348
2.02%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
302
1.75%
Total population: 17,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,460
26.74%
No qualifications
3,186
24.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,930
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,875
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,457
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 12,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,042
29.13%
Owns outright
1,496
21.34%
Other social rented
1,311
18.7%
Social rents from council
1,051
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
950
13.55%
Total households: 7,009

Property prices in Trowbridge

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Trowbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £655,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£320,000
Flats16£148,000
Semi-Detached52£251,500
Terraced71£200,000

10 years median price trend in Trowbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge.

All postcodes in Trowbridge

CF31QX

Hendre Road

CF30BP

Coleford Drive

CF30LJ

Vaindre Close

CF30EN

Oakmeadow Drive

CF30RQ

Ffordd Daniel Lewis

CF30AA

Ferntree Drive

CF30RE

Orchid Close

CF30DJ

Sanderling Drive

CF238WX

Spring Meadow Road

CF31UT

Hendre Road

CF30JG

Windflower Close

CF31SE

Aberdaron Road

CF31TB

Morfa Crescent

CF30AR

Clos Glanaber

CF31RB

Trowbridge Green

CF30EJ

Clos Tyla Bach

CF230LR

Trowbridge

CF30PJ

Harrison Drive

CF30DT

Heritage Park

CF30GB

Brython Drive

CF31SL

Trebanog Close

CF30QD

Heol Chudleigh

CF30ND

Fennel Close

CF30FJ

Rhodfa Crughywel

CF30BN

Syon Park Close

CF230DY

Spring Meadow Road

CF30SE

Wicken Close

CF230LG

Trowbridge

CF30DX

Clos Cas-Bach

CF30EY

St Mellons Business Park

CF30ED

Malpas Close

CF30LN

Cresswell Close

CF31SS

Hendre Road

CF30HZ

Clos Maes-Y-Mor

CF32ZZ

Spring Meadow Road

CF30HH

Caerleon Close

CF31RG

Menai Way

CF31QW

Hendre Road

CF31QJ

Trowbridge Road

CF30NW

Kember Close

CF30SB

Abernethy Close

CF31QU

Hendre Road

CF30BL

Caspian Close

CF30EL

Maes Y Crochan

CF30HN

Bassaleg Close

CF30JD

Jasmine Drive

CF30HL

Ystrad Close

CF30LB

Fairview Close

CF230AS

Spring Meadow Road

CF31US

Hendre Road

CF30DH

Sanderling Drive

CF230HD

Spring Meadow Road

CF239YJ

Spring Meadow Road

CF30DU

Heritage Park

CF30AG

Tarwick Drive

CF30FA

James Court

CF30AF

Tarwick Drive

CF30DS

Heritage Park

CF30FL

Trowbridge

CF30PL

Matthysens Way

CF30PZ

Clos Chappell

CF30FP

Trowbridge

CF30HE

Machen Close

CF31RJ

Dovey Close

CF30JE

Jonquil Close

CF30RJ

Great Burnet Close

CF30FN

Trowbridge

CF31TJ

Cwrt Bala

CF32AD

Clos Medwy

CF32ES

Springmeadow Road

CF30HT

Ellwood Close

CF32AE

Clos Elphan

CF30SH

Strathy Road

CF30PW

Harrison Drive

CF31XY

Hendre Road

CF31RU

Borth Road

CF32EW

Heol Y Rhosog

CF30NL

Chervil Close

CF30BA

Brookfield Drive

CF30BF

Willowbrook Gardens

CF30JF

Salvia Close

CF30FE

Fortran Road

CF30RD

Meadowsweet Drive

CF30SA

Tealham Drive

CF230HA

Spring Meadow Road

CF30JS

Clos-Yr-Onnen

CF31RY

Caernarvon Way

CF30LX

Clos Ddyfan

CF30PX

Locke Grove

CF32PU

Capital Business Park

CF230DT

Spring Meadow Road

CF30EE

Risca Close

CF30SF

Minsmere Close

CF30NG

Oregano Close

CF30BU

Limewood Close

CF31SX

Brynbala Way

CF238WS

Spring Meadow Road

CF31DZ

Bro Athro

CF32EF

Wentloog Road

CF32PX

Capital Business Park

Data Sources

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