A
Liveable Score

Excellent Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A+

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCardiff
Crime Rate
⚠️high
Vibe
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Demographics
🤓 Highly Educated
Interactive liveability map of Pontcanna 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 28 locations. Pontcanna 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

Canton

suburb

B+

0.6 km away

Riverside

suburb

C+

1.2 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Plentiful
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
Plentiful
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Ample
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Ninian Park
Train
train
Fairwater
Train
train
Waun-gron Park
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Birchgrove Primary School
The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School
Cantonian High School
Herbert Thompson Primary

House Prices

all dwelling types

£280,711

detached houses

£595,000

flats and maisonettes

£198,432

semi detached houses

£320,729

terraced houses

£308,807

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontcanna a nice place to live?

Yes, Pontcanna is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in Wales. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out.

How safe is Pontcanna?

Pontcanna has a higher than average crime rate of 278.7 crimes per 1,000 people. Crime hotspots have been reported near Iestyn Street and William Street, as reported by South Wales Police.

What are the demographics of Pontcanna?

The majority of residents in Pontcanna identify as White (British) (77%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The most common religion is No religion (51%).