Foundry Close Cardiff / Caerdydd, Cardiff
20 addresses across 4 postcodes (CF11,CF5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5800467.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Cardiff costs £2,013 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 84% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ninian Park, about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Llandaff Fields Medical Practice, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 147 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Flat (5). Built: 2003-2006 (3); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cardiff in 2026-27: Band D £2,013 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,342 | £1,566 | £1,789 | £2,013 | £2,461 | £2,908 | £3,355 | £4,026 | £4,697 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (48% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 93 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 92 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 93 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| CF5 1PZ | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 17 |
| CF11 6HR | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 40 |
| CF5 1PH | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 11 |
| CF5 1PL | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 24 |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 8 m and 9 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF11 6HR | 100% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
| CF5 1PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CF5 1PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CF5 1PZ | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ninian Park 156,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Grangetown (Cardiff) 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Cardiff Central 13 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leckwith Place Riverside | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 Cardiff Bus Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Castle Court Car Park | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Llandaff Fields Medical Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Super Smile Dental | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Child And Family Service, St David Hospital | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cardiff Central Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 16 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,850 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Recreation Ground 2.5 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | Leckwith Droves Allotments 6.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Thompson's Park (Sir David's Field), a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson's Park (Sir David's Field) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Sophia Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Leckwith Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Dominican Friary | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leckwith Woods | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Cock Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Cwm Cydfin | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Cardiff Bay Wetlands | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Bae Caerdydd | Bay | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 13 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 7 |
18 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 13 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cardiff: see them on the Cardiff page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Severn Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St. Mary's R.c. Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Radnor Primary School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Fitzalan High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Lansdowne Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Welsh medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ninian Park Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Grange Town Primary English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St.paul's C/W Primary School Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River House CF11 6HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Aaura Foundation CIC CF11 6HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Atlas Stores CF5 1PJ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Riverside Cantonese Cardiff CF11 8HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Kitchener Road Primary School CF11 6HT | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Dees CF5 1NT | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Leckwith Road Convenience Store CF11 8AP | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2023 |
| SPV FOODS CF11 9AT | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Britain's Finest/food On The Move | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Canton Cross Vaults CF11 8HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Cardiff Shop Local CF11 6JQ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| The Lansdowne Public House CF5 1LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Canton Liberal Workmens Club & Institute CF5 1JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Crafty Devil Brewing Ltd CF11 6HE | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2017 |
| Saffron Cafe CF11 9AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Leckwith Place (28); On or near Broad Place (26); On or near Leckwith Avenue (20); On or near Bassett Street (18); On or near Walford Place (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Gold Dog (other catering premises, CF5 1GW) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CF5 1PZ: 17 addresses
- CF11 6HR: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
- CF5 1PH: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- CF5 1PL: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Foundry Close · Leckwith Place · Thurston Street · Atlas Place · Leckwith Road · Bassett Street · Major Road · Wellington Street · Leckwith Avenue · Denton Road · Kitchener Road · Walford Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.