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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

CF241QE

Broadway

CF240ET

Moira Place

CF240HS

Windsor Mews

CF241QR

Arthur Street

CF241LN

Ruby Street

CF241PA

Harold Street

CF240ES

Moira Place

CF240HR

Galston Street

CF241RW

Richards Terrace

CF241QQ

Fort Street

CF240EY

Moira Place

CF240EP

Augusta Street

CF240FB

Newport Road

CF241PE

Bradley Street

CF241PS

Bertram Street

CF241PQ

Dominion Way

CF241PB

Theodora Street

CF241QZ

Spring Gardens Place

CF241HB

Pearl Street

CF240AS

North Luton Place

CF241DX

Adamsdown

CF240LE

Adamsdown

CF240LG

Silver Street

CF241HD

Pearl Street

CF241AA

Broadway

CF241LX

Clifton Street

CF240JD

Eclipse Street

CF241ND

Nora Street

CF240EJ

Moira Terrace

CF240JG

System Street

CF240NA

North Luton Place

CF240EN

Augusta Street

CF241NH

Broadway

CF241PX

Clifton Street

CF241NA

Diamond Street

CF240EL

Fitzalan Court

CF240FG

Adamsdown

CF240EX

South Luton Place

CF240HW

Meteor Street

CF241HE

Pearl Place

CF240ER

Moira Place

CF241QH

Broadway

CF241PD

Theodora Street

CF241JJ

Fox Lane

CF240HJ

Constellation Street

CF240SZ

Gold Street

CF240JB

Comet Street

CF241NX

Bertram Street

CF241RA

Beresford Road

CF241AE

Adamsdown

CF241HA

Splott Road

CF240SP

Howard Gardens

CF241DL

Newport Road

CF241NR

Diamond Street

CF241DW

Stacey Road

CF240LD

Piercefield Place

CF240JT

Glossop Road

CF240DP

Newport Road

CF240LH

Copper Street

CF240ED

Fitzalan Place

CF240LL

Iron Street

CF240BL

Fitzalan Place

CF242FL

Adam Street

CF241PW

Clifton Street

CF240RZ

Adamsdown

CF240DZ

Moira Terrace

CF104FG

Morgan Street

CF241PG

Topaz Street

CF241QN

Booker Street

CF241PL

Pearl Street

CF240NJ

Moira Terrace

CF241QD

Broadway

CF240JP

Anderson Place

CF240HG

Zinc Street

CF240LF

Gold Street

CF241QF

Broadway

CF240JS

Metal Street

CF241RU

Richards Terrace

CF241DA

Oakfield Mews

CF242FN

Adamsdown

CF240JF

System Street

CF241RB

Pearl Street

CF241QB

Emerald Street

CF241DZ

Adamsdown

CF241LW

Clifton Street

CF241RR

Newport Road

CF241QL

Fox Street

CF241NJ

Broadway

CF241LE

Four Elms Road

CF240HH

Anderson Place

CF241QJ

Broadway

CF241NP

Beresford Court

CF240EF

Howard Gardens

CF240HF

Tin Street

CF241NL

Broadway

CF241DH

Newport Road

CF241DS

Stacey Road

CF102EZ

Adamscroft Place

CF240EQ

Moira Street

CF240JW

Longcross Street

Data Sources

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