Billy Banks

The last remains of billy banks

The Billybanks was a council housing estate in Penarth constructed in the late-1960's to the high 'Parker Morris' standards of the time. With panoramic views over Cardiff Bay, the Billybanks estate had sixteen 2- and 4-storey blocks providing housing for around 600 people. Once described as the 'heart and soul' of Penarth, in its derelict years the site came to be seen as an eyesore and 'monstrosity' and in 1998 the decision was made to empty the flats. In more recent times, the redundant blocks of flats have been demolished and site is in the process of being redeveloped.

As you can see some of the estate is still there. The last resident left in 2011.