Postcode CF11 9LZ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontcanna is £57,017 per year. The nearest station is Cathays, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bute Park.
Pontcanna has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pontcanna has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
The average income per household in Pontcanna is £57,017 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF11 9LZ.
The nearest station is Cathays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Cathays | N/A | Walking directions to Cathays |
| 0.7 mi | Ninian Park | N/A | Walking directions to Ninian Park |
| 0.8 mi | Cardiff Central | N/A | Walking directions to Cardiff Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bute Park | Large | Walking directions to Bute Park |
| 0.1 mi | Sophia Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Sophia Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Coopers Field | Medium | Walking directions to Coopers Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £387,500 | £483 |
| Terraced | 78 | £351,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £310,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 60 | £200,000 | £325 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF11 9LZ.
In the CF11 9LZ postcode area, located within Pontcanna, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF11 9LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | C&A Supermarket | 48-50 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9DU | Walking directions to C&A Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Arti Off Licence | 64 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9DU | Walking directions to Arti Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Canton Mini Market | 151 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AH | Walking directions to Canton Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 195 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9DX | Walking directions to Canton Food Centre |
Elected local representatives for CF11 9LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caro William Wild
Riverside - Elected 5 May 2022
Kanya Singh
Riverside - Elected 5 May 2022
Leonora Hope Thomson
Riverside - Elected 5 May 2022
Alex Barros-Curtis
Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF11 9LZ records about 242 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CF11 9LZ in Pontcanna is £272,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CF11 9LZ, including St Mary's R.C. Primary School, Severn Primary School and Kitchener Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF11 9LZ is Cathays, about 1,019 m away.
CF11 9LZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,121 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF11 9LZ 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).
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.