B+
Liveable Score

Very good area

£315kAverage sold price
47%abovenational crime average
A

Outdoor spaces

A+

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

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Dinner & drinksCoffee in the parkVillage life
Interactive liveability map of Canton showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Canton boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Pontcanna

suburb

A

0.6 km away

Riverside

suburb

C+

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Plentiful
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Plentiful
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Plentiful
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Plentiful
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets

Transport Links

train
Ninian Park
Train
train
Waun-gron Park
Train
train
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Train

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Kitchener Primary School
Lansdowne Primary School
Radnor Primary School

Canton House Prices

The average house price in Canton is £315,392, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Canton house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Canton graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£401,020

Flats and maisonettes prices

£204,655

Semi-detached house prices

£421,150

Terraced house prices

£365,840

Sold prices

Recent sales in Canton

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What sold, and for how much?

  • Under £250k
  • £250k–£350k
  • £350k–£450k
  • £450k–£600k
  • £600k–£800k
  • Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canton a nice place to live?

Yes, Canton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cardiff. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

How safe is Canton?

Canton has a high crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 110 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 47% above the national average, and 33% above the Cardiff average.

What are the demographics of Canton?

The majority of residents in Canton identify as White (British) (73%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (83%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.