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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

CF30HJ

Brynmawr Close

CF31SY

Brynbala Way

CF230LX

Trowbridge

CF30JA

Hornbeam Close

CF30SG

Cleddau Close

CF30XU

Werngethin Lane

CF230HB

Spring Meadow Road

CF31RH

Menai Way

CF30EP

Chester Close

CF30BG

Elmfield Close

CF30EQ

Dummer Close

CF30PU

Walwyn Place

CF30JP

Clos-Y-Betws

CF30DR

Heritage Park

CF30RF

Moor King Close

CF30HQ

Blaenavon Close

CF230GU

Spring Meadow Road

CF31QL

Trowbridge Road

CF30BS

Hazelwood Drive

CF30BZ

Broadlands Court

CF230JW

Spring Meadow Road

CF31SZ

Brynbala Way

CF31SD

Morfa Crescent

CF230DB

Spring Meadow Road

CF30DW

Cormorant Close

CF30BT

Aspen Close

CF30HX

Clos Gwern-Y-Mor

CF30RB

Fen Violet Close

CF31RE

Trowbridge Green

CF30PS

Matthysens Way

CF30AH

Cathcob Close

CF30RH

Valarian Close

CF30BH

Millfield Close

CF32UZ

Vaendre Close

CF30NZ

William Belcher Drive

CF30QB

Spencer David Way

CF30AE

Ashfield Court

CF30AP

Ellesmere Court

CF30JW

Clos Hafodyrynys

CF32GH

Wentloog Avenue

CF230LP

Trowbridge

CF30JY

Clos Glas Llwch

CF238WJ

Spring Meadow Road

CF30JJ

Lanhydrock Close

CF30HF

Coity Close

CF30PA

Whinchat Close

CF30DB

Sheerwater Close

CF236YG

Spring Meadow Road

CF30EW

Maes Y Crochan

CF30NA

Pennyroyal Close

CF31DX

Trowbridge Road

CF30AW

Clos Hafren

CF30AT

Orchard Park Close

CF30JH

Lanhydrock Close

CF30RL

Burreed Close

CF30WJ

Trowbridge

CF31TG

Greenmeadows

CF30DF

Eider Close

CF30NN

Comfrey Close

CF31QT

Hendre Road

CF30LS

Swanage Close

CF30DA

Sanderling Drive

CF30GA

Llandogo Road

CF30DL

Sandpiper Close

CF31QR

Greenway Road

CF31RQ

Glanymor Road

CF30LF

Birkdale Close

CF31SA

Cwrt Pensarn

CF30LA

Willow Grove

CF30HS

Oakmeadow Court

CF32EJ

Newton Road

CF30DZ

Clos Gwlad-Yr-Haf

CF230DS

Spring Meadow Road

CF31RP

Glanymor Road

CF30EB

Blaina Close

CF30NS

Hazelwood Drive

CF30JT

Clos Y Berllan

CF30LD

Fairhaven Close

CF30AL

Rosset Close

CF30BY

Willowbrook Gardens

CF30JB

Aster Close

CF31YL

Abergele Road

CF32PW

Capital Business Park

CF30HA

Cwmcarn Close

CF30NP

Plas Y Biswail

CF30AJ

Mallard Close

CF30LH

Wentworth Lane

CF230LW

Trowbridge

CF30NT

Wakehurst Place

CF30NU

Harrison Drive

CF238WB

Spring Meadow Road

CF30HY

Clos-Y-Culfor

CF230FH

Spring Meadow Road

CF30RN

Jenkins Way

CF30FG

Plas Nanthelyg

CF30HP

Bedwas Close

CF30PH

Aston Place

CF30PF

Stonechat Close

CF230LQ

Trowbridge

CF32AA

Vaendre Lane

Data Sources

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