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Llanishen & Cyncoed Village

Llanishen & Cyncoed Village investment guide. Average gross yield 4.1%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.1%avg gross yield

£280kavg sold price (860 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.1%

-3.4% vs Cardiff avg (7.5%)

Average Asking Price

£280,139

high confidence (860 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,203

2-bed · 3-bed £1,350 · 6.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£336

City avg £270/sqft · 66 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in CF5

1-bed

£901

per month

6.3% yield

2-bed

£1,203

per month

6.3% yield

3-bed

£1,350

per month

5.6% yield

4-bed

£2,032

per month

6.6% yield

Ownership mix

CF5 vs UK average · 35,124 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 21% socially rented (4pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

31.0%(UK 32.9%)

-1.9pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

31.4%(UK 29.7%)

+1.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

16.6%(UK 20.3%)

-3.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

21.0%(UK 17.1%)

+3.9pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in CF5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.0%	£274,115	£1,366
Semi-detached →	5.9%	£283,000	£1,386
Detached →	4.3%	£417,794	£1,511
Flat →	8.3%	£160,000	£1,103

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About Llanishen & Cyncoed Village (CF5, Cardiff)

CF5 offers solid rental yields of 4.1% on properties averaging £280,139, with particularly strong returns on 1-bed and 2-bed units hitting 6.3% gross yield. The landlord's market conditions provide good tenant demand and competitive rental rates, making this a reliable area for consistent lettings with minimal void periods.

The tenant profile skews towards young professionals and couples, evidenced by strong demand for 1-bed and 2-bed properties commanding £901-£1,203 monthly rent. Larger family homes (3-4 beds) are available but show slightly softer yields, suggesting a secondary market for this property type in the area.

Investors should monitor the 3-bed segment, which yields 5.6% compared to 6.3% for smaller units—potentially indicating softer demand or pricing pressure. While the landlord's market is favourable, undertake due diligence on local infrastructure, school catchments, and transport links to ensure continued tenant appeal and capital stability.

Sold Price Trend - CF5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-1.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - CF5

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+36.5%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

14 mo

Flip rate

0.5%

of all sales

Recent case studies

ethel street

Terraced

Bought Sept 24

£262k

Sold Jan 26

£305k

17 mo+15.2%*

westmoreland street

Terraced

Bought Apr 25

£240k

Sold Dec 25

£384k

8 mo+59.2%*

pwllmelin road

Semi

Bought Aug 24

£212k

Sold Nov 25

£323k

15 mo+50.0%*

Gross 52.1%

grosvenor street

Terraced

Bought May 24

£230k

Sold Jul 25

£400k

15 mo+69.1%*

Gross 73.9%

pencisely road

Flat

Bought Nov 23

£210k

Sold Jan 25

£250k

14 mo+16.8%*

Gross 19.0%

cyntwell crescent

Terraced

Bought Nov 23

£173k

Sold Jan 25

£240k

14 mo+36.5%*

Gross 39.1%

* 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 - CF5

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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