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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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 355 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
355
Deprivation level
N/A
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
159.72(+371%)
Shoplifting
101.93(+1485%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.42(+326%)
Public order
47.42(+477%)
Other theft
33.95(+641%)
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 £160,000 in Cathays South & Bute Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,150,000.

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
Terraced7£275,000
Detached1£1,150,000
Flats25£150,000

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

CF103EY

Blackweir Terrace

CF101BF

The Hayes

CF244DZ

Woodville Road

CF102EA

Fford Churchill

CF102TJ

Bridge Street

CF102GF

Charles Street

CF102GB

Charles Street

CF244DS

Salisbury Road

CF101RH

Great Western Lane

CF102GR

Queen Street

CF101DG

Westgate Street

CF101LA

Wood Street

CF101AW

High Street

CF102DZ

Churchill Way

CF244DG

Rhymney Street

CF244BZ

Mundy Place

CF244DB

Richards Street

CF103ET

Cathays

CF101AG

Wharton Street

CF101FQ

Caroline Street

CF102HT

Landmark Place

CF101GH

Hayes Bridge Road

CF103WT

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF101WB

The Hayes

CF102GA

Charles Street

CF244AG

Senghennydd Road

CF101BR

Womanby Street

CF103BJ

Park Grove

CF102FF

Bute Terrace

CF103BN

Park Grove

CF244BR

Coburn Street

CF101PL

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF103NQ

College Road

CF244AN

Glynrhondda Street

CF101JA

Heol Y Porth

CF244HS

Cathays Terrace

CF102BY

Queens Arcade

CF102UB

Bridge Street

CF102BG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF101TL

Cathays

CF103DG

St Andrew's Crescent

CF103AN

Greyfriars Road

CF101BW

Cathays

CF244AU

Ruthin Gardens

CF102BU

Queen Street

CF101DH

Westgate Street

CF101AL

Bakers Row

CF101GF

Cathays

CF101FN

The Old Brewery

CF101BD

Cathays

CF103PG

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF103EB

Corbett Road

CF103NP

Gorsedd Gardens Road

CF103EX

Llys Y Gored Ddu

CF102FJ

Bute Terrace

CF244DF

Rhymney Street

CF101EH

Westgate Street

CF101FX

Wood Street

CF102EL

Grand Arcade

CF103EL

Colum Road

CF101DE

Westgate Street

CF101EG

Hayes Bridge Road

CF103AQ

Cathays

CF101AX

High Street

CF244BS

Coburn Street

CF101GD

St Mary Street

CF244AQ

Miskin Street

CF103NB

College Road

CF103RS

Park Place

CF103ND

Gorsedd Gardens Road

CF244DJ

Rhymney Street

CF244EE

Woodville Road

CF103AE

Greyfriars Road

CF102DQ

Cathays

CF101EZ

Mill Lane

CF103DZ

North Road

CF103BH

Museum Place

CF103DA

St Andrews Crescent

CF101AB

St Mary Street

CF103LB

Colum Drive

CF103LN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103UB

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102BW

Queen Street

CF101BA

Cathays

CF102BH

Queen Street

CF101SZ

Castle Street

CF102AR

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244BF

Cranbrook Street

CF101PT

High Street

CF102EQ

Mary Ann Street

CF103DN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244BT

Coburn Street

CF103EQ

Blackweir Terrace

CF101UL

Womanby Street

CF102DX

Churchill Way

CF103BX

Windsor Place

CF103BS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102HR

Landmark Place

CF101NS

Heol Y Porth

CF103BE

St Andrews Place

Data Sources

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