C
Liveable Score

Challenged Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCardiff
Crime Rate
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Vibe
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Demographics
👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters
Interactive liveability map of Ely 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 35 locations. Ely 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

St Fagans

suburb

A

1.7 km away

Fairwater

suburb

C+

1.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Waun-gron Park
Train
train
Fairwater
Train
train
Danescourt
Train
train
Ninian Park
Train
train
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Train
motorway
J33M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Ysgol Gynradd Groes-Wen Primary
The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School
Cantonian High School

House Prices

all dwelling types

£235,542

detached houses

£490,892

flats and maisonettes

£138,851

semi detached houses

£263,608

terraced houses

£231,877

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ely a nice place to live?

Ely is a challenged place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

How safe is Ely?

Ely has an average crime rate of 144.5 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Addison Crescent and Cowbridge Road West, as reported by South Wales Police.

What are the demographics of Ely?

The majority of residents in Ely identify as White (British) (78%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The most common religion is No religion (53%).