B+
Liveable Score

Very good area

£404kAverage sold price
32%belownational crime average
B+

Outdoor spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

Vibe
Parklife
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.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Nearby Places

Roath

suburb

B+

1.0 km away

Llanedeyrn

suburb

C+

1.4 km away

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
Supermarkets

Transport Links

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

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Albany Primary School
Roath Park Primary School
Lakeside Primary School

Penylan House Prices

The average house price in Penylan is £404,138, 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

Detached house prices

£540,000

Flats and maisonettes prices

£203,138

Semi-detached house prices

£437,241

Terraced house prices

£431,534

Sold prices

Recent sales in Penylan

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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 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 a low crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 51 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 32% below the national average, and 38% below the Cardiff average.

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.