Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans
Cardiff 014 · 4 sub-areas · 9,194 residents
Cardiff 014 is a residential stretch of Cardiff, home to around 9,200 people and noticeably more settled than much of the city centre. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,070 a month — a touch below the UK's national two-bed median — and the area skews older than Cardiff as a whole, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over.
Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cardiff in the Wales region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,157 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans in Cardiff
Living in Creigiau, Pentyrch & St Fagans
Cardiff 014 sits at the quieter, more established end of the Cardiff spectrum. This is predominantly owner-occupied, family territory — the kind of area where people tend to stay for a long time rather than cycle through on short lets. With around 9,200 residents and a relatively low share of young renters, it doesn't have the churn you'd find closer to the university campuses or the Bay. Nearly half of households include couples with children, giving the neighbourhood a family-oriented feel that's distinct from Cardiff's more transient inner areas.
On cost, Cardiff 014 sits in the affordable range. Two-bedroom homes come in around £1,070 a month, which is slightly below the UK's national median for a two-bed. Three-bedroom properties average about £1,190. Rents rose roughly 4.8% over the past year — meaningful, but not the kind of double-digit acceleration seen in some UK cities. The median house price of around £362,000 is significant, though; saving a deposit takes about five and a half years on a typical local salary, which is broadly in line with mid-sized English cities.
The demographic picture reinforces the settled, owner-occupier character. Over half of residents hold a degree-level qualification — 51%, well above the Welsh average — yet median resident salaries sit around £32,800 a year, suggesting a mix of professionals and public-sector workers rather than a high-earning enclave. The 50-and-over age cohort accounts for nearly 44% of the population, making this one of Cardiff's more age-weighted areas. The ethnic diversity index is relatively low at 12.4, and around 94% of residents were born in the UK.
Practically speaking, car dominance is the biggest thing to know before moving here. Around 52% of residents commute by car, and just over 2% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.4 km away — about a 43-minute walk, so you'd realistically need to drive or cycle. Working from home is unusually common here: over 41% of residents do so at least part of the time. Greenspace is close — a typical resident is within 376 metres of a green space, and over 42% of the area qualifies as walkable greenspace. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cardiff 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Cardiff 014 is quiet, green, and predominantly owner-occupied — well-suited to families and older residents who value stability over city buzz. Greenspace is close by (within about 376 metres on average) and crime sits below the national rate. It's not a neighbourhood for people who want to walk to bars or catch the train without a car.
- What is the rent in Cardiff 014?
- A one-bed averages around £890 a month, a two-bed around £1,070, and a three-bed around £1,190. These figures are estimates scaled from Cardiff-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.8% over the past year, in line with the wider city trend.
- Is Cardiff 014 safe?
- It's one of the safer parts of Cardiff. The crime rate is around 64 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, meaningfully below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The settled, owner-occupied character of the area contributes to lower crime levels compared to more transient inner-city neighbourhoods.
- What's the commute from Cardiff 014 to Cardiff city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 52% commute by car, and public transport use is very low at about 2%. The nearest rail station is roughly 3.4 km away (a 43-minute walk), so you'd typically drive or cycle to it. Over 41% of residents work from home at least part of the time, which eases the pressure considerably.
- Who lives in Cardiff 014?
- Predominantly older, settled residents — nearly a quarter are aged 65 or over, and the area is heavily owner-occupied. Over half hold a degree-level qualification. It's not a student or young professional hub; the 18-to-34 age group makes up just 17% of the population. Families with children are the other large group, at around 23% of households.
- What schools are near Cardiff 014?
- There are four schools within roughly 2 km of typical residents, though none are currently rated Good or Outstanding within that proximity band. With such a small number of schools in range, that figure can shift significantly with a single inspection. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 34 km away, so families focused on top Ofsted ratings will need to look further afield.
- Is Cardiff 014 good for families?
- In some ways, yes. It's quieter, greener, and safer than much of Cardiff, with around 42% of the area within easy walking distance of greenspace. The school picture within immediate catchment is less reassuring, so families prioritising highly-rated schools should check specific catchments carefully before committing.