Grangetown is a compact, densely populated ward in the south of Cardiff, Wales, tucked between the River Taff and the River Ely and just inland from Cardiff Bay. Much of the area is made up of late‑Victorian terraced housing built for dock and industrial workers, and it is served by Grangetown railway station on local suburban lines, making it an easy commute into the city centre.
The ward is notable for its cultural diversity and strong community networks, with an active mix of independent shops, pubs and small cafés alongside long‑standing social clubs and community projects. While its industrial heritage and proximity to the waterfront have brought regeneration and new development pressures, many residents emphasise local identity and campaigning on housing and amenities, keeping Grangetown a lively and distinctive part of Cardiff.
Postcode districts covering Grangetown
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 2.8 miles
- Newport 12.9 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 13.2 miles
- Tonypandy 15.6 miles
- Barry 4.7 miles
- Bridgend 16.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 14.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 14.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.4 miles
- Coity Higher 16.4 miles
- Bridgwater 24.2 miles
- Pontypool 17.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Grangetown Parish 0 miles
- Llandough Parish 0.9 miles
- Riverside Parish 1.2 miles
- Michaelston-le-Pit and Leckwith Parish 1.3 miles
- Butetown Parish 1.4 miles
- Cornerswell Ward 1.4 miles
- St. Augustine's Ward 1.5 miles
- Canton Parish 1.5 miles
- Castle Parish 1.6 miles
- Penarth Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Pontcanna Parish 1.9 miles
- Stanwell Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Grangetown
CF11 7LU, CF11 7LB, CF11 8EJ, CF11 1XT, CF11 1AH, CF11 6PU, CF11 0JU, CF11 7FF, CF11 7JX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 8 miles
- Bristol Airport 21 miles
- Grangetown Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Cardiff Bay Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels near Grangetown Ad
- Parador44 1.3 miles
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 0.9 miles
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 1.5 miles
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 1.2 miles
- Staybridge Suites Cardiff 4 1.3 miles
- Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments 2 miles
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff 3 1.1 miles
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff 4 1.1 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff 4 1.6 miles
Schools in Grangetown
- Grangetown Primary School Primary
- Ninian Park Primary School Primary
- Oakmont School Independent - special
- St Patrick's R C School Primary
- St. Paul's C/W Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 0.4 miles
- Cardiff University University 0.9 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 1 mile
- Cardiff City Stadium 1 mile
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 1.2 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 1.2 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 1.4 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 1.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 1.9 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 4.1 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 6.3 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.8 miles