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About

Adamsdown is a compact residential ward situated directly to the east of Cardiff city centre. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which provides much of the city's private rental accommodation. Its main thoroughfare is City Road, a long street lined with a high concentration of independent shops, international grocery stores, and casual eateries. The ward is densely populated, with a significant student population due to its proximity to the university campuses.

The area contains a notable amount of social housing, including the large, low-rise Moorlands Park estate. Adamsdown is bordered by major transport routes like Newport Road and the railway line, which contribute to its urban feel. A distinct local landmark is the historic Ebenezer Chapel on Moira Terrace, a prominent Grade II listed building that now serves as a Welsh Baptist church. The ward also includes the small but active Splott Park, providing green space for the community.

Area overview

On average Adamsdown has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 169 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 10,840.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Adamsdown Population
11,609
Population density
10,840.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.22(+148%)
Public order
25.07(+205%)
Shoplifting
24.29(+278%)
Vehicle crime
17.31(+503%)
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 qualifications or above
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 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
Flats19£135,000
Semi-Detached1£320,000
Terraced59£225,000

10 years median price trend in Adamsdown

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

All postcodes in Adamsdown

CF242FT

Davis Street

CF241LU

Clifton Street

CF240HU

Clyde Street

CF241LY

Clifton Street

CF240AN

Fitzalan Road

CF241NB

Broadway

CF241DY

Adamsdown

CF241LT

Clifton Street

CF241NF

Broadway

CF240EH

Howard Terrace

CF240JX

Orbit Street

CF241NQ

Diamond Street

CF104FB

Pellett Street

CF241PP

Pearl Street

CF241LQ

Clifton Street

CF240JJ

Sun Street

CF241NW

Cecil Street

CF240HN

Constellation Street

CF241DP

Adamsdown

CF241DU

Stacey Road

CF240JL

Adamsdown Square

CF241NG

Broadway

CF242FU

Central Link

CF104FD

Pellett Street

CF241QY

Spring Gardens Place

CF240HT

Prince Leopold Street

CF240FA

Howard Gardens

CF240EU

North Luton Place

CF241NY

Bertram Street

CF241SD

Broadway

CF240HE

Augusta Street

CF241PH

Topaz Street

CF241PU

Upper Clifton Street

CF241PJ

Pearl Street

CF241LS

Clifton Street

CF241DR

Stacey Road

CF240DF

Newport Road

CF241PF

Agate Street

CF240JQ

Constellation Street

CF240HB

Kames Place

CF241QT

Blanche Street

CF241NT

Clifton Mews

CF240AJ

Iron Street

CF240JH

System Street

CF241AD

Richards Terrace

CF240HZ

Planet Street

CF240DB

Newport Road

CF240HQ

Garesfield Street

CF241PN

Pearl Street

CF240YG

Newport Road

CF241LZ

Clifton Street

CF240DD

Adamsdown

CF241RS

Newport Road

CF240EB

Adamsdown

CF240LA

Metal Street

CF102EY

Adamscroft Place

CF240HY

Planet Street

CF241QU

Beresford Road Lane

CF240AH

Ael-Y-Bryn

CF241QS

Blanche Street

CF240JE

Eclipse Street

CF240DS

Newport Road

CF240JU

Glossop Road

CF241RX

Richards Terrace

CF241RD

Pearl Street

CF242FY

Windsor Road

CF241NS

Helen Place

CF240DE

Howard Place

CF241YT

Cyril Crescent

CF241QG

Broadway

CF241DQ

Cyril Crescent

CF240AL

Adamsdown

CF240ZZ

Adamsdown

CF240DH

Newport Road

CF241DT

Stacey Road

CF240NB

Davis Street

CF240HL

Meteor Street

CF241DJ

Newport Road

CF240EZ

Adamsdown Square

CF241NU

Cecil Street

CF241NE

Pearl Street

CF240EG

Adamsdown Lane

CF241QW

Spring Gardens Terrace

CF241PR

Broadway

CF240LZ

Metal Street

CF240JA

Comet Street

CF241YN

Newport Road

CF241DN

Newport Road

CF241YQ

Newport Road

CF240HX

Meteor Street

CF240LB

Metal Street

CF240AR

Adamsdown

CF241LL

Broadway

CF240LJ

Lead Street

CF240HP

Constellation Street

CF241NN

Helen Street

CF241QX

Spring Gardens Terrace

CF240EW

West Luton Place

CF241LP

Ruby Street

CF241JN

Fox Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.