Postcode insights

CF11 7BQ

Taff Embankment

Grangetown

Interactive map showing CF11 7BQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF11 7BQ

Overview

Postcode CF11 7BQ is located in an urban city, within the Grangetown ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Grangetown South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grangetown South is £41,686 per year. The nearest station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canal Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
58.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Grangetown South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Grangetown South has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.1%

Approximately 58.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Grangetown South is £41,686 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Cardiff Bay located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF11 7BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cardiff Bay

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Bay
0.6 mi

Grangetown (Cardiff)

N/A

Walking directions to Grangetown (Cardiff)
0.7 mi

Cardiff Central

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF11 7BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCanal ParkLargeWalking directions to Canal Park
0.4 miHamadryad ParkLargeWalking directions to Hamadryad Park
0.5 miSilurian ParkMediumWalking directions to Silurian Park

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
4,754.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.69(-10%)
Public order
13.24(+61%)
Vehicle crime
10.23(+256%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-31%)
Other theft
4.81(+5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
86
42.16%
African
53
25.98%
Pakistani
14
6.86%
Arab
12
5.88%
Other White
10
4.9%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
35.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
23.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
11.04%
Level 3 (A level)
16
9.82%
Other
13
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 163

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
52.14%
Owns outright
19
16.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.82%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.11%
Other social rented
7
5.98%
Total households: 117

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 7BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 7BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025240, Taff Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 7BPFlatsLeasehold£104,000
27 Mar 2026153, Penstone Court, Cardiff, CF10 5NPFlatsLeasehold£183,500
15 Aug 2025164, Penstone Court, Cardiff, CF10 5NPFlatsLeasehold£182,000
24 Oct 2025167, Hansen Court, Heol Glan Rheidol, Cardiff, CF10 5NZFlatsLeasehold£143,000
01 Oct 2025233, Hansen Court, Heol Glan Rheidol, Cardiff, CF10 5NZFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF11 7BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg HamadryadWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMount Stuart PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGrange Town PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF11 7BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisTaff Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 7BPWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAdamsons Mini MartCorporation Road, Cardiff, CF11 7AYWalking directions to Adamsons Mini Mart
0.2 miA&K General StoreHarrowby Lane, Cardiff, CF10 5GNWalking directions to A&K General Store
0.2 miCardiff Food CentreDumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5FGWalking directions to Cardiff Food Centre
0.3 miDockland Mini Market48-50 James Street, Cardiff, CF10 5EYWalking directions to Dockland Mini Market

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF11 7BQ, 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 SouthW02000412
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 046BW01001760
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF11 7BQ

Is CF11 7BQ (Grangetown South) safe?

The area around CF11 7BQ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF11 7BQ?

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

What schools are near CF11 7BQ?

There are 9 schools close to CF11 7BQ, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad, Mount Stuart Primary and Grange Town Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF11 7BQ?

The closest station to CF11 7BQ is Cardiff Bay, about 611 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF11 7BQ?

CF11 7BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 666 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF11 7BQ (Grangetown South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth covering CF11 7BQ 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).

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.