Postcode insights

CF11 8TF

Virgil Street

Grangetown

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Detailed insights for CF11 8TF

Overview

Postcode CF11 8TF 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Grangetown (Cardiff), about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pentre Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Grangetown South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Grangetown South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% 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 8TF.

Transport

The nearest station is Grangetown (Cardiff) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF11 8TF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Grangetown (Cardiff)

N/A

Walking directions to Grangetown (Cardiff)
0.5 mi

Ninian Park

N/A

Walking directions to Ninian Park
0.7 mi

Cardiff Central

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF11 8TF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPentre GardensSmallWalking directions to Pentre Gardens

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
3,251 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.08(+39%)
Vehicle crime
27.62(+862%)
Other theft
16.32(+256%)
Shoplifting
16.32(+154%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.18(+1%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
47.3%
Indian
54
17.14%
Arab
19
6.03%
Other White
16
5.08%
Chinese
14
4.44%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
33.21%
No qualifications
69
26.34%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.16%
Apprenticeship
20
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
44.03%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.18%
Social rents from council
9
6.72%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.48%
Total households: 134

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 8TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 8TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 202624, Wynnstay Close, Cardiff, CF11 8NBFlatsLeasehold£175,000
27 Jun 20251, Eddystone Close, Cardiff, CF11 8EBFlatsLeasehold£180,000
23 Apr 202513, Eddystone Close, Cardiff, CF11 8EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
12 Feb 20252, Eddystone Close, Cardiff, CF11 8EBFlatsLeasehold£180,000
26 Jan 20268, Virgil Court, Cardiff, CF11 6PEFlatsLeasehold£162,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF11 8TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableNinian Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableUmmul Mumineen AcademyWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF11 8TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis145 Sloper Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AFWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miMasala BazaarVirgil Street, Cardiff, CF11 8TEWalking directions to Masala Bazaar
0.2 miMillennium Off Licence and Convenience Store55,57 Cornwall Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PPWalking directions to Millennium Off Licence and Convenience Store
0.3 miShop 'N' Save23 Cornwall Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PNWalking directions to Shop 'N' Save
0.3 miMas & CoCourt Road, Cardiff, CF11 6SDWalking directions to Mas & Co

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF11 8TF, 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 046AW01001759
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF11 8TF

Is CF11 8TF (Grangetown South) safe?

The area around CF11 8TF records about 140 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF11 8TF?

The median sale price around CF11 8TF 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 8TF?

There are 12 schools close to CF11 8TF, including Ninian Park Primary School, St Patrick's R.C. Primary School and Ummul Mumineen Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF11 8TF?

The closest station to CF11 8TF is Grangetown (Cardiff), about 432 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF11 8TF?

CF11 8TF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF11 8TF (Grangetown South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth covering CF11 8TF 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.