Postcode insights

CF11 7BJ

Taff Embankment

Grangetown

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Detailed insights for CF11 7BJ

Overview

Postcode CF11 7BJ is located in an urban city, within the Grangetown ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Grangetown North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grangetown North is £43,678 per year. The nearest station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canal Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Grangetown North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Grangetown North has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Grangetown North is £43,678 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF11 7BJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Cardiff Bay located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF11 7BJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Cardiff Bay

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Bay
0.5 mi

Grangetown (Cardiff)

N/A

Walking directions to Grangetown (Cardiff)
0.6 mi

Cardiff Central

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF11 7BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCanal ParkLargeWalking directions to Canal Park
0.5 miHamadryad ParkLargeWalking directions to Hamadryad Park
0.4 miCanal Park SouthSmallWalking directions to Canal Park South

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
6,340.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
20.39(+610%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.28(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.16(-37%)
Burglary
5.44(+132%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
64%
Pakistani
30
10%
Other White
23
7.67%
Bangladeshi
9
3%
Arab
7
2.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
38.63%
No qualifications
46
19.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.45%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.59%
Apprenticeship
18
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
43.97%
Owns with a mortgage
48
41.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.21%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Grangetown

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)239
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £256K

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £256 per square foot) in Grangetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grangetown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£410,000£361
Semi-Detached17£287,000£317
Terraced106£247,100£255
Flats112£155,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grangetown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grangetown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£139,000£180,000£163,500
2017£211,475£135,000£185,000£174,000
2018£202,500£153,750£210,000£180,000
2019£299,950£140,000£215,000£180,000
2020£200,000£146,000£251,500£195,000
2021£189,500£140,000£225,000£210,000
2022£227,500£152,000£250,000£225,000
2023£335,000£150,000£262,500£227,500
2024£357,500£153,750£285,000£228,250
2025£410,000£155,500£290,000£245,000
2026£345,000£150,000£219,500£250,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grangetown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grangetown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£221£232£173
2017£231£219£203£177
2018£261£243£227£187
2019£239£232£232£201
2020£206£251£238£199
2021£251£237£252£228
2022£234£242£305£240
2023£321£252£300£245
2024£297£251£318£243
2025£361£256£319£252
2026£297£246£249£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grangetown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grangetown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 7BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 7BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025148, Taff Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 7BJTerracedFreehold£385,000
13 Oct 20255, Ystrad Street, Cardiff, CF11 7AHTerracedFreehold£200,000
30 Jan 2026163, Corporation Road, Cardiff, CF11 7ASTerracedFreehold£298,000
21 May 2025177, Corporation Road, Cardiff, CF11 7ASOtherFreehold£400,000
12 Feb 2026188, Corporation Road, Cardiff, CF11 7AYTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the CF11 7BJ postcode area, located within Grangetown North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF11 7BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableGrange Town PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg HamadryadWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Paul's C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF11 7BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF11 7BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAdamsons Mini MartCorporation Road, Cardiff, CF11 7AYWalking directions to Adamsons Mini Mart
0.2 miLondisTaff Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 7BPWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miWanaag Trading Limited53 Corporation Road, Cardiff, CF11 7APWalking directions to Wanaag Trading Limited
0.3 miJam & Fess Superstore47-49 Corporation Road, Cardiff, CF11 7APWalking directions to Jam & Fess Superstore
0.3 miLife Style ExpressCambridge Street, Cardiff, CF11 7DNWalking directions to Life Style Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF11 7BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Youde

Grangetown - Elected 14 Aug 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Doughty

Cardiff South and Penarth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff South and PenarthW07000091
WardGrangetownW05001279
ParishGrangetownW04000847
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grangetown NorthW02000410
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 044BW01001765
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF11 7BJ

Is CF11 7BJ (Grangetown North) safe?

The area around CF11 7BJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CF11 7BJ?

The median sale price around CF11 7BJ in Grangetown North is £207,500 (about £256 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF11 7BJ?

There are 9 schools close to CF11 7BJ, including Grange Town Primary, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad and St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF11 7BJ?

The closest station to CF11 7BJ is Cardiff Bay, about 791 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF11 7BJ?

CF11 7BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF11 7BJ (Grangetown North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth covering CF11 7BJ is Stephen Doughty (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Youde (Green Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.