Postcode insights

CF11 8HJ

Leckwith Road

Canton

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Detailed insights for CF11 8HJ

Overview

Postcode CF11 8HJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Plasturton Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Canton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Canton has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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 8HJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Ninian Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF11 8HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Ninian Park

N/A

Walking directions to Ninian Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF11 8HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlasturton GardensSmallWalking directions to Plasturton Gardens
0.1 miKitchener GardensSmallWalking directions to Kitchener Gardens

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
9,574.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.43(-4%)
Vehicle crime
12.74(+344%)
Public order
11(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.95(-47%)
Shoplifting
6.95(+8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
74.05%
Other White
18
5.7%
Indian
12
3.8%
Other Black
8
2.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.53%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
57.93%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.96%
No qualifications
21
7.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
34.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
30%
Owns outright
36
25.71%
Other social rented
10
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

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 8HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 8HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202512, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8HJTerracedFreehold£247,000
06 Jun 20252B, St Johns Crescent, Cardiff, CF5 1NXFlatsLeasehold£225,000
28 Mar 20252C, St Johns Crescent, Cardiff, CF5 1NXFlatsLeasehold£168,000
07 Mar 2025164, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9NETerracedFreehold£411,000
27 Feb 202613, Welby Road, Cardiff, CF5 1PATerracedFreehold£485,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF11 8HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSevern Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableKitchener Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF11 8HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF11 8HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressDelta Street, Cardiff, CF11 9ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIceland194C Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GWWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miCanton Food Centre114 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9DXWalking directions to Canton Food Centre
0.1 miPremier195 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AJWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressMarket Road, Cardiff, CF5 1QFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF11 8HJ, 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 040EW01001713
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF11 8HJ

Is CF11 8HJ (Canton) safe?

The area around CF11 8HJ 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, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CF11 8HJ?

The median sale price around CF11 8HJ 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 8HJ?

There are 12 schools close to CF11 8HJ, including Severn Primary School, Kitchener Primary School and St Mary's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF11 8HJ?

The closest station to CF11 8HJ is Ninian Park, about 469 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF11 8HJ?

CF11 8HJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF11 8HJ 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.