Windsor Arcade Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (CF64), about 60 m long. USRN 41501523.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Vale of Glamorgan costs £2,232 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 78% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 360 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Belle Vue Gardens, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Albert Road Surgery, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 276 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2021 | 7 CF64 1JA | Other | £40,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: Flat (1); Maisonette, enclosed mid-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Vale of Glamorgan in 2026-27: Band D £2,232 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,488 | £1,736 | £1,984 | £2,232 | £2,727 | £3,223 | £3,719 | £4,463 | £5,207 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Penarth. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
- Lloyd's Bank, grade II
- Post Office, grade II
- Windsor Arcade Building, grade II
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 22 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 50 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF64 1JA | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| CF64 1JB | 100% | 100% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penarth 508,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| Dingle Road 162,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Cogan 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windsor Arcade Penarth | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 Cardiff Bus Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Penarth Pier | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 40 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albert Road Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bannon Healthcare LTD | 100 m |
| Hospital | University Hospital Llandough | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Penarth Police Station | 390 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *deposit & Withdrawal* The Cooperative Food Penarth | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belle Vue Gardens 6,860 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,670 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paget Terrace Allotments 800 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alexandra Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| St Augustine's Parish Church | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church) | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Italian Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Queen Alexandra Dock Harbour Defence Gun Emplacement | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dingle | Wood | 390 m south-east |
| Penarth Beach | Beach | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cefn-y-wrach | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Queen Alexandra Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Pop Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Cwm Cydfin | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 12 |
9 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 Vale of Glamorgan: see them on the Vale of Glamorgan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Victoria Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Fairfield Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Stanwell School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cogan Primary School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Evenlode Primary School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Garth Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Cyres School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llandough Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life of Reilly Coffee Co CF64 1JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Windsor Restaurant & Tea Rooms CF64 1JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Windsor Fruit Stores CF64 1JA | Retailers - other | 10 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2015 |
| Cafe 64 CF64 1JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| The Pantry CF64 1JA | Retailers - other | 10 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Umpa Lumpa Sweet Shop CF64 1JA | Retailers - other | 10 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Crafty Devil's Cellar Penarth CF64 1JB | Mobile caterer | 20 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Coffee #1 CF64 1JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Tom’s Burgers CF64 1JB | Other catering premises | 20 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Hamptons CF64 1EA | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Curry Leaf CF64 1EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Lisboa Cafe CF64 1JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Baroque CF64 1JH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Albany Fish Bar CF64 1ED | Other catering premises | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Danish Bakery CF64 1EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 146 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Arcot Lane (109); On or near Herbert Terrace (70); On or near Bradenham Place (34); On or near Belle Vue Close (11); On or near Hickman Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ludlow Lane · Bradenham Place · Albert Road · Windsor Terrace · Windsor Terrace · Arcot Lane · Plassey Street · Arcot Street · Clive Place · Windsor Terrace Lane · Rectory Road Lane · Herbert Terrace
All the streets in CF64 and across Vale of Glamorgan.
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.