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Canton & Riverside Growth

Canton & Riverside Growth investment guide. Average gross yield 5.7%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.7%avg gross yield

£237kavg sold price (568 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.7%

-1.8% vs Cardiff avg (7.5%)

Average Asking Price

£237,345

high confidence (568 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,212

2-bed · 3-bed £1,524 · 7.0% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£319

City avg £270/sqft · 49 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in CF11

1-bed

£938

per month

6.4% yield

2-bed

£1,212

per month

7.0% yield

3-bed

£1,524

per month

6.5% yield

4-bed

£2,069

per month

8.0% yield

Ownership mix

CF11 vs UK average · 26,217 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 35% privately rented (btl) (15pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

23.4%(UK 32.9%)

-9.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

27.5%(UK 29.7%)

-2.2pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

35.4%(UK 20.3%)

+15.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

13.7%(UK 17.1%)

-3.4pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in CF11

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.0%	£270,000	£1,359
Semi-detached →	5.3%	£311,615	£1,385
Detached →	4.5%	£396,567	£1,484
Flat →	8.5%	£164,837	£1,164

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About Canton & Riverside Growth (CF11, Cardiff)

CF11 attracts investors seeking strong rental yields in an established Cardiff neighbourhood. With an average gross yield of 5.7% and asking prices around £237,345, the area offers accessible entry points compared to central Cardiff, whilst benefiting from consistent landlord's market conditions that support rental growth.

The tenant demographic is diverse, with demand spanning young professionals and families. One-bedroom properties command £938/month (6.4% yield), whilst larger family homes—particularly four-bedroom properties at £2,069/month (8% yield)—demonstrate strong appetite for spacious accommodation in this expanding area.

Investors should monitor local development plans and transport links, as these significantly influence long-term capital appreciation. Competition from new-build schemes in surrounding postcodes and council policy changes affecting private rentals warrant attention before committing capital to this market.

Sold Price Trend - CF11

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-27.1% over 2 years

Flip Activity - CF11

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+37.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

8 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

denbigh street

Terraced

Bought Apr 25

£266k

Sold Dec 25

£421k

9 mo+57.8%*

clive street

Flat

Bought Apr 24

£89k

Sold Nov 24

£105k

7 mo+16.2%*

Gross 18.6%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - CF11

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Cardiff. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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