Postcode insights

CF11 9JZ

Mortimer Road

Riverside

Interactive map showing CF11 9JZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF11 9JZ

Overview

Postcode CF11 9JZ is located in an urban city, within the Riverside ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontcanna area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontcanna is £57,017 per year. The nearest station is Ninian Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thompson's Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Pontcanna has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Pontcanna has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Pontcanna is £57,017 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF11 9JZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Ninian Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF11 9JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Ninian Park

N/A

Walking directions to Ninian Park
1 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF11 9JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThompson's ParkMediumWalking directions to Thompson's Park
0.3 miPlasturton GardensSmallWalking directions to Plasturton Gardens

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
9,120.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
36.84(+473%)
Vehicle crime
16.91(+489%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.87(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+7%)
Public order
7.25(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
84.34%
Other White
10
4.02%
African
5
2.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.61%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
73.89%
Level 3 (A level)
18
8.87%
No qualifications
12
5.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.93%
Apprenticeship
6
2.96%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
37.84%
Owns with a mortgage
30
27.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25.23%
Other social rented
5
4.5%
Social rents from council
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Riverside

Median price£272,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £390K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,398 up to £945,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£387,500£483
Terraced78£351,000£354
Semi-Detached11£310,000£323
Flats60£200,000£325

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£136,000£465,000£220,000
2017£187,500£155,000£193,000£245,000
2018£402,250£132,250£193,000£292,500
2019£190,000£140,000£213,000£271,050
2020£345,000£175,000£205,000£320,000
2021£424,000£194,475£202,500£374,250
2022£587,500£230,000£410,000£360,000
2023£680,000£230,000£237,500£364,000
2024£229,000£210,000£302,500£379,999
2025£395,000£208,750£310,000£358,750
2026£656,000£195,000£368,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320£242£207£207
2017£254£245£218£243
2018£286£241£239£273
2019£441£236£270£266
2020£352£255£280£306
2021£424£271£260£319
2022£364£369£295£325
2023£388£350£307£319
2024£228£322£323£341
2025£343£318£318£335
2026£483£312£383£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 9JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 9JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202529, Mortimer Road, Cardiff, CF11 9JZTerracedFreehold£357,500
11 Mar 20267, Gwern Hafren, Severn Grove, Cardiff, CF11 9EYFlatsLeasehold£175,000
29 Jan 202611, Gwern Hafren, Severn Grove, Cardiff, CF11 9EYFlatsLeasehold£162,000
27 Jun 20251, Iestynian Avenue, Cardiff, CF11 9HUTerracedFreehold£300,000
16 Jun 2025202, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9JFTerracedFreehold£922,500

Schools

In the CF11 9JZ postcode area, located within Pontcanna, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF11 9JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSevern Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableRadnor Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF11 9JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF11 9JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food89 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9HSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op Food200 King's Road, Cardiff, CF11 9DFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressMarket Road, Cardiff, CF5 1QFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miIceland194C Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GWWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miCanton Food Centre114 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9DXWalking directions to Canton Food Centre

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF11 9JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caro William Wild

Riverside - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Kanya Singh

Riverside - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Leonora Hope Thomson

Riverside - 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
WardRiversideW05001293
ParishPontcannaW04001002
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontcannaW02000400
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 034CW01001860
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF11 9JZ

Is CF11 9JZ (Pontcanna) safe?

The area around CF11 9JZ records about 66 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CF11 9JZ?

The median sale price around CF11 9JZ in Pontcanna is £272,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF11 9JZ?

There are 14 schools close to CF11 9JZ, including St Mary's R.C. Primary School, Severn Primary School and Radnor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF11 9JZ?

The closest station to CF11 9JZ is Ninian Park, about 1,308 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF11 9JZ?

CF11 9JZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF11 9JZ (Pontcanna) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF11 9JZ is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caro William Wild (Labour Party), Kanya Singh (Labour Party) and Leonora Hope Thomson (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.