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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
10/10
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

Median price£216,500
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £241K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £233 per square foot) in Adamsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adamsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£320,000£254
Terraced47£228,500£229
Detached1£205,000£207
Flats15£132,000£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adamsdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adamsdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£93,500£171,000£155,250
2017£115,000£154,000£154,500
2018£119,250£180,000£170,000
2019£110,000£142,500£175,000
2020£115,000£180,000£187,500
2021£124,500£205,500£200,000
2022£135,000£222,500£210,000
2023£125,750£317,000£210,000
2024£137,000£240,000£220,000
2025£134,500£320,000£228,500
2026£156,000£242,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adamsdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adamsdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£162£153
2017£180£138£152
2018£192£174£169
2019£205£159£165
2020£214£105£184
2021£227£169£195
2022£253£216£208
2023£251£215£211
2024£261£191£216
2025£251£254£223
2026£260£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adamsdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.