Postcode insights

CF11 9LP

Cathedral Road

Riverside

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Detailed insights for CF11 9LP

Overview

Postcode CF11 9LP 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 very high crime levels, with around 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bute Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.1%
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 1,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Pontcanna has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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 9LP.

Transport

The nearest station is Ninian Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF11 9LP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Ninian Park

N/A

Walking directions to Ninian Park
0.7 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF11 9LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBute ParkLargeWalking directions to Bute Park
0.2 miSophia GardensLargeWalking directions to Sophia Gardens
0.5 miCoopers FieldMediumWalking directions to Coopers Field

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
1,305.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
70.44(+995%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.99(+15%)
Vehicle crime
29.56(+930%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.47(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.47(+97%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
81.38%
Other White
32
11.03%
African
5
1.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.38%
Indian
3
1.03%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
69.68%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.86%
No qualifications
15
5.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.61%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
123
68.72%
Owns outright
26
14.53%
Owns with a mortgage
25
13.97%
Social rents from council
2
1.12%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.12%
Total households: 179

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 9LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 9LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 2026Kestral Mews, 104 - 108, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LPOtherFreehold£40,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 2, 114, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LPFlatsLeasehold£235,000
17 Apr 2025Flat 4, 96, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LPFlatsLeasehold£269,000
23 Mar 2026Apartment 11, Kestral Mews, 104 - 108, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LSFlatsLeasehold£175,000
21 Nov 2025Apartment 1, Kestral Mews, 104 - 108, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LSFlatsLeasehold£360,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSevern Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableRadnor Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF11 9LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF11 9LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food200 King's Road, Cardiff, CF11 9DFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op Food89 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9HSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miArti Off Licence64 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9DUWalking directions to Arti Off Licence
0.4 miCanton Mini Market151 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AHWalking directions to Canton Mini Market
0.4 miC&A Supermarket48-50 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9DUWalking directions to C&A Supermarket

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF11 9LP, 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 034AW01001858
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF11 9LP

Is CF11 9LP (Pontcanna) safe?

The area around CF11 9LP records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9LP?

The median sale price around CF11 9LP 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 9LP?

There are 11 schools close to CF11 9LP, 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 9LP?

The closest station to CF11 9LP is Ninian Park, about 1,182 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF11 9LP?

CF11 9LP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,316 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF11 9LP 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.