Welcome to Canton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Canton (Welsh: Treganna) is an inner-city district and community in the west of Cardiff, capital of Wales, lying 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the city's civic centre. Canton is one of the most ethnically diverse of Cardiff's suburbs, with a significant Pakistani and Indian population. The total population of Canton increased to 14,304 at the 2011 census. It is also the most Welsh-speaking district of central Cardiff, with 19.1% of the population speaking Welsh.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
311 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
15,125 (2021) |
Density |
4,869 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.1 |
Ward |
Canton |
District |
Cardiff |
Postcodes |
CF11, CF5 |
ONS ID |
W04000840 |
Council
Contact details for Canton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Canton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Canton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Canton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Canton Parish.
Local News
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Man disappears without phone, key, and wallet as police 'concerned'
Published: 18th Apr 2024
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Body found in River Taff, Cardiff believed to be missing man
Published: 23rd Apr 2024
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A man has been jailed and given a lifelong restraining order for a sexual assault in Canton, Cardiff.
Published: 15th Nov 2023