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CF23 7BN

Bryncyn

Pentwyn

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Detailed insights for CF23 7BN

Overview

Postcode CF23 7BN is located in an urban city, within the Pentwyn ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pentwyn area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentwyn is £47,808 per year. The nearest station is Llanishen, about 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Parc Coed-y-Nant.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pentwyn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Pentwyn has an average crime rate, with approximately 50 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.4%

Approximately 26.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Pentwyn is £47,808 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF23 7BN.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanishen located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF23 7BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParc Coed-y-NantLargeWalking directions to Parc Coed-y-Nant
0.2 miParc Waun FachLargeWalking directions to Parc Waun Fach
0.4 miButterfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
7,183.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
26.64(+314%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.52(-40%)
Public order
7.56(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.12(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
68.73%
Other White
16
4.51%
Other Asian
15
4.23%
Other
15
4.23%
Pakistani
13
3.66%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
40.93%
No qualifications
53
20.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.06%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.95%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.11%
Owns outright
30
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.5%
Social rents from council
17
13.18%
Other social rented
17
13.18%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Pentwyn

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £248K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Pentwyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,548 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pentwyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£360,000£309
Semi-Detached32£260,250£261
Terraced79£210,000£240
Flats32£133,750£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pentwyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pentwyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,000£83,000£179,000£136,000
2017£279,000£98,250£182,000£136,000
2018£244,975£111,000£190,000£150,000
2019£274,000£104,000£190,500£152,750
2020£318,000£110,500£192,500£157,900
2021£297,000£109,500£225,000£172,000
2022£305,000£125,000£232,000£190,000
2023£315,000£126,000£246,000£200,000
2024£320,000£128,280£253,000£206,250
2025£299,250£137,500£265,000£205,000
2026£136,000£242,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pentwyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pentwyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£146£185£165
2017£245£175£183£157
2018£213£179£188£174
2019£227£182£189£172
2020£242£193£202£165
2021£264£207£225£188
2022£290£201£235£217
2023£298£232£227£217
2024£291£236£256£232
2025£293£225£258£238
2026£228£261£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pentwyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF23 7BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF23 7BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 2025134, Bryncyn, Cardiff, CF23 7BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
24 Oct 202591, Bryncyn, Cardiff, CF23 7BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
07 Feb 202530, Bryncyn, Cardiff, CF23 7BHTerracedFreehold£250,000
06 Nov 20251, Brynheulog, Cardiff, CF23 7JATerracedFreehold£175,000
12 Aug 202574, Bryncyn, Cardiff, CF23 7BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the CF23 7BN postcode area, located within Pentwyn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF23 7BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Bernadette's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Hollies Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-Y-GroesWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF23 7BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF23 7BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopPentwyn Drive, Cardiff, CF23 7AHWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAldiDartington Drive, Cardiff, CF23 8SQWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisons DailyGlyn Coed Road, Cardiff, CF23 7DXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miFarmfoodsPentwyn Road, Cardiff, CF23 7XHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miSparClos Y Gelyn, Cardiff, CF23 7XHWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF23 7BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Naughton

Pentwyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Jess Moultrie

Pentwyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Joseph William Carter

Pentwyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jo Stevens

Cardiff East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff EastW07000089
WardPentwynW05001286
ParishPentwynW04001001
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PentwynW02000375
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 009BW01001816
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF23 7BN

Is CF23 7BN (Pentwyn) safe?

The area around CF23 7BN records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF23 7BN?

The median sale price around CF23 7BN in Pentwyn is £210,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF23 7BN?

There are 13 schools close to CF23 7BN, including St Bernadette's R.C. Primary School, The Hollies Special School and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-Y-Groes. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF23 7BN?

CF23 7BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 582 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF23 7BN (Pentwyn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff East covering CF23 7BN is Jo Stevens (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dan Naughton (Liberal Democrats), Jess Moultrie (Labour Party) and Joseph William Carter (Liberal Democrats).

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.