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About

Adamsdown sits just south of Cardiff's city centre, defined by a grid of residential streets between Newport Road and the railway lines. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern apartment developments. Its proximity to the university and major hospitals contributes to a transient population of students and professionals.

Commercial activity is concentrated along Clifton Street and the lower end of City Road, featuring independent shops, supermarkets, and a variety of food outlets. The area contains several green spaces, including the historic Adamsdown Square gardens, a rare surviving Georgian square layout in this part of the city. The local community is supported by active groups focused on the park and the historic library building.

Area overview

On average Adamsdown has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Adamsdown is £43,835 per year. Adamsdown is home to around 11,609 people, with a population density of about 10,882.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Adamsdown Population
11,609
Population density
10,882.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.61(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.75(+112%)
Public order
22.31(+150%)
Shoplifting
21.62(+212%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.85(+96%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,621
48.42%
Other White
1,102
9.49%
African
965
8.31%
Chinese
604
5.2%
Other Asian
492
4.24%
Total population: 11,609

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,505
35.34%
Level 3 (A level)
2,154
21.72%
No qualifications
1,827
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,038
10.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
628
6.33%
Total 16+ residents: 9,919

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,704
41.45%
Other social rented
809
19.68%
Owns with a mortgage
709
17.25%
Owns outright
530
12.89%
Social rents from council
209
5.08%
Total households: 4,111

Property prices in Adamsdown

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £219,500 in Adamsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,500 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Adamsdown in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adamsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£205,000
Flats15£135,000
Semi-Detached1£320,000
Terraced55£230,000

10 years median price trend in Adamsdown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adamsdown.

All postcodes in Adamsdown

CF241PS

Bertram Street

CF240LD

Piercefield Place

CF240LE

Adamsdown

CF241DZ

Adamsdown

CF241LN

Ruby Street

CF241QZ

Spring Gardens Place

CF102EZ

Adamscroft Place

CF240DB

Newport Road

CF240HU

Clyde Street

CF240NA

North Luton Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/02/2026.