Postcode insights

CF11 8EW

Broad Street

Canton

Interactive map showing CF11 8EW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF11 8EW

Overview

Postcode CF11 8EW is located in an urban city, within the Canton ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Canton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canton is £49,249 per year. The nearest station is Ninian Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kitchener Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Canton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Canton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.2%

Approximately 40.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Canton is £49,249 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF11 8EW.

Transport

The nearest station is Ninian Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF11 8EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Ninian Park

N/A

Walking directions to Ninian Park
0.9 mi

Grangetown (Cardiff)

N/A

Walking directions to Grangetown (Cardiff)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF11 8EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKitchener GardensSmallWalking directions to Kitchener Gardens

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
7,081.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.39(+87%)
Public order
25.74(+213%)
Shoplifting
23.83(+271%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.64(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.21(+25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
65.56%
Bangladeshi
24
6.61%
Other
14
3.86%
Pakistani
12
3.31%
Indian
11
3.03%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
30.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
88
29.04%
Level 3 (A level)
35
11.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
38.41%
Owns with a mortgage
42
25.61%
Owns outright
38
23.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.15%
Social rents from council
3
1.83%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Canton

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)224
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £361K

Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Canton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£385,000£367
Semi-Detached27£350,000£321
Terraced143£325,000£325
Flats42£190,900£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,500£120,000£212,000£224,475
2017£295,000£126,000£216,000£228,000
2018£354,998£153,750£270,000£240,000
2019£355,000£156,000£270,000£249,100
2020£325,995£152,500£299,995£272,995
2021£345,000£177,500£292,000£275,000
2022£340,000£169,500£322,000£311,250
2023£360,000£192,500£336,000£305,000
2024£462,475£170,500£335,000£324,500
2025£407,500£190,000£341,250£325,250
2026£432,500£175,000£352,500£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£194£205£217
2017£248£215£220£233
2018£283£254£266£243
2019£275£258£244£253
2020£276£282£256£244
2021£308£275£294£270
2022£331£284£329£312
2023£385£326£317£316
2024£391£316£340£312
2025£356£326£322£326
2026£394£313£298£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 8EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 8EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202522, Sudcroft Street, Cardiff, CF11 8DFTerracedFreehold£265,000
03 Mar 20251A, Sudcroft Street, Cardiff, CF11 8DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
13 Feb 202642, Leckwith Avenue, Cardiff, CF11 8HQTerracedFreehold£335,000
17 Oct 202568, Leckwith Avenue, Cardiff, CF11 8HQTerracedFreehold£280,000
04 Aug 202536, Leckwith Avenue, Cardiff, CF11 8HQTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the CF11 8EW postcode area, located within Canton, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF11 8EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Pwll CochWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableKitchener Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableFitzalan High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF11 8EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF11 8EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier64 Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8APWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miAtlas Stores61 Atlas Road, Cardiff, CF5 1PJWalking directions to Atlas Stores
0.2 miLidlLeckwith Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 8AZWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCo-op Food329 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1JDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPremier - Thiyann Stores55 Albert Street, Cardiff, CF11 6JQWalking directions to Premier - Thiyann Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF11 8EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jasmin Chowdhury

Canton - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Stephen Cunnah

Canton - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Susan Elsmore

Canton - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Barros-Curtis

Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff WestW07000092
WardCantonW05001273
ParishCantonW04000840
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CantonW02000406
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 040CW01001711
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2017-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF11 8EW

Is CF11 8EW (Canton) safe?

The area around CF11 8EW records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CF11 8EW?

The median sale price around CF11 8EW in Canton is £310,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 224 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF11 8EW?

There are 12 schools close to CF11 8EW, including Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch, Kitchener Primary School and Fitzalan High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF11 8EW?

The closest station to CF11 8EW is Ninian Park, about 243 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF11 8EW?

CF11 8EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 324 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF11 8EW (Canton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF11 8EW is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jasmin Chowdhury (Labour Party), Stephen Cunnah (Labour Party) and Susan Elsmore (Labour 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.