B+
Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCardiff
Crime Rate
average
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Interactive liveability map of Penylan 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. Penylan boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Heath High Level
Train
train
Heath Low Level
Train
train
Ty Glas
Train
motorway
J29A48(M)
Motorway
motorway
J30M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Birchgrove Primary School
St Phillip Evans R.C. Primary School
Springwood Primary School

Penylan House Prices

The average house price in Penylan is £398,448, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Penylan house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£398,448

Detached house prices

£515,000

Flats and maisonettes prices

£198,724

Semi-detached house prices

£442,241

Terraced house prices

£416,733

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penylan a nice place to live?

Yes, Penylan 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. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.

How safe is Penylan?

Penylan has an average crime rate of 106.8 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Colchester Court, as reported by South Wales Police.

What are the demographics of Penylan?

The majority of residents in Penylan identify as White (British) (75%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.