Pontcanna is an attractive, largely residential neighbourhood just west of Cardiff city centre, sitting near the curve of the River Taff. It is characterised by tree-lined streets and handsome Victorian and Edwardian villas, with large green areas such as Pontcanna Fields and Llandaff Fields giving it a suburban feel within the city.
Locally known for its independent cafés, galleries and boutiques along Cathedral Road, Pontcanna attracts professionals and families and hosts a small but lively creative scene; property values are correspondingly high. The area grew during Cardiff’s late 19th-century expansion and retains a mix of historic architecture and contemporary local businesses, while remaining conveniently close to central Cardiff and Cardiff Bay.
Postcode districts covering Pontcanna
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 1.3 miles
- Newport 12.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 14.8 miles
- Tonypandy 14 miles
- Barry 6 miles
- Bridgend 15.8 miles
- Cwmbran Central 13.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 13.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 19.5 miles
- Coity Higher 15.5 miles
- Pontypool 16 miles
- Ebbw Vale 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
Example postcodes in Pontcanna
CF11 9LJ, CF11 9JZ, CF11 9FN, CF11 9XR, CF11 9HW, CF11 9PN, CF11 9ED, CF11 9NZ, CF11 9PY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 8.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 22 miles
- Ninian Park Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Cathays Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels in Pontcanna Ad
Schools in Pontcanna
- Severn Primary Primary
- St. Mary's R.C. Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vita Student Cardiff College 0.9 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 1 mile
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 1 mile
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 1.2 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 1.4 miles
- Cardiff University University 1.6 miles
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 2.3 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 3.2 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 5 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.2 miles