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Cathays South & Bute Park

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About

Cathays South is a densely residential district directly north of Cardiff city centre, characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is largely populated by students and young professionals, creating a busy atmosphere with numerous shared houses and local convenience shops. Its grid-like streets lead directly toward the civic buildings of Cathays Park.

Adjacent to it, Bute Park provides a expansive green corridor along the River Taff. The park features wide arboreal walks, sports fields, and the hidden Blackfriars Friary ruins. It serves as a primary pedestrian and cycle route into the city centre, directly linking to Cardiff Castle's grounds via the Animal Wall.

Area overview

On average Cathays South & Bute Park has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 351 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathays South & Bute Park is £50,267 per year. Cathays South & Bute Park is home to around 12,253 people, with a population density of about 5,162.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
351
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cathays South & Bute Park Population
12,253
Population density
5,162.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
159.88(+336%)
Shoplifting
104.38(+1404%)
Anti-social behaviour
66.43(+358%)
Public order
44.72(+401%)
Other theft
35.18(+598%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,879
64.3%
Other White
861
7.03%
Chinese
688
5.61%
Arab
569
4.64%
Indian
506
4.13%
Total population: 12,253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
6,827
57.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
3,675
30.96%
No qualifications
466
3.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
391
3.29%
Other
235
1.98%
Total 16+ residents: 11,871

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,381
73.1%
Owns outright
291
8.93%
Owns with a mortgage
209
6.42%
Other social rented
193
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
99
3.04%
Total households: 3,257

Property prices in Cathays South & Bute Park

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Cathays South & Bute Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cathays South & Bute Park 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 Cathays South & Bute Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats26£161,500
Terraced7£220,000

10 years median price trend in Cathays South & Bute Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays South & Bute Park.

All postcodes in Cathays South & Bute Park

CF951AG

Cathays

CF102FL

Cathays

CF101TD

The Hayes

CF101AG

Wharton Street

CF103AX

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103AG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103BB

Park Place

CF103SG

Windsor Place

CF244AF

Senghennydd Place

CF101AY

Duke Street

CF102AS

Queen Street

CF103DJ

St Andrew'S Lane

CF103EL

Colum Road

CF101AH

The Hayes

CF101FF

Caroline Street

CF101NS

Heol Y Porth

CF102LE

Hills Street

CF103AP

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF103DP

Park Place

CF103ER

College Road

CF103EW

City Hall Road

CF244AN

Glynrhondda Street

CF101AU

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101EZ

Mill Lane

CF101PT

High Street

CF102BJ

Queen Street

CF102DQ

Cathays

CF102HR

Landmark Place

CF103FH

Park Place

CF244BR

Coburn Street

CF244HS

Cathays Terrace

CF101XR

Havelock Street

CF102DW

Church Place

CF103AQ

Cathays

CF143UA

Cathays

CF244BS

Coburn Street

CF244BX

Harriet Street

CF244EF

Catherine Street

CF101UL

Womanby Street

CF102GS

Charles Street

CF103AW

Cathays

CF103BY

Windsor Place

CF103UN

Colum Road

CF244DD

Richard Street

CF101DX

St Mary Street

CF101EB

Guildhall Place

CF101EG

Hayes Bridge Road

CF103BX

Windsor Place

CF103DN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103EN

Colum Terrace

CF103FD

Kingsway

CF103QN

Park Place

CF244BD

Thesiger Court

CF101BT

Cathays

CF102GL

Queen Street

CF102HH

Fford Churchill

CF101BG

Church Street

CF101GN

Working Street

CF103NS

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF101FG

Caroline Street

CF102FE

Bute Terrace

CF103DG

St Andrew's Crescent

CF244DF

Rhymney Street

CF244EE

Woodville Road

CF244FF

Basil Place

CF101BN

The Hayes

CF101EW

Wood Street

CF102HT

Landmark Place

CF244BF

Cranbrook Street

CF244BZ

Mundy Place

CF951AA

Cathays

CF101BH

Heol y Drindod

CF101FE

St Mary Street

CF101GL

St John Street

CF102ER

Grand Arcade

CF103WT

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF244AS

Miskin Street

CF244DW

Woodville Road

CF102BY

Queens Arcade

CF103BE

St Andrews Place

CF101DL

Westgate Street

CF101FA

St Mary Street

CF101GA

Mill Lane

CF102DZ

Churchill Way

CF101BL

The Hayes

CF101BQ

The Hayes

CF102GA

Charles Street

CF102RG

Queen Street

CF103UB

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244AP

Miskin Street

CF103DA

St Andrews Crescent

CF103DF

St Andrews Crescent

CF102UB

Bridge Street

CF103AN

Greyfriars Road

CF244DJ

Rhymney Street

CF951AB

Cathays

CF101GS

Heol y Drindod

CF102FH

Bute Terrace

CF103AL

Greyfriars Road

CF103ED

Queen Anne Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.