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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

CF103EY

Blackweir Terrace

CF244AE

Salisbury Road

CF103PW

Cathays

CF244AR

Miskin Street

CF244DL

Rhymney Street

CF101FD

St Mary Street

CF102HQ

Fford Churchill

CF103DD

St Andrews Crescent

CF101AF

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101FX

Wood Street

CF102BE

Queen Street

CF102DP

St Davids Way

CF102TZ

Bridge Street

CF244AL

Cranbrook Street

CF244AY

Corbett Road

CF103FJ

Cathays

CF244AZ

Senghennydd Road

CF244DE

Rhymney Terrace

CF101FP

Caroline Street

CF101GR

Cathays

CF102AF

Queen Street

CF101DD

Westgate Street

CF101GH

Hayes Bridge Road

CF103EU

Colum Drive

CF103NB

College Road

CF244DA

Richards Street

CF101BU

High Street

CF101FS

Central Square

CF102XG

Queen Street

CF103AR

Cathays

CF103BH

Museum Place

CF103EJ

Colum Road

CF244BN

Thesiger Street

CF244BQ

Coburn Street

CF101FN

The Old Brewery

CF103ND

Gorsedd Gardens Road

CF244DH

Rhymney Street

CF101EU

Golate Street

CF101GP

Working Street

CF102BH

Queen Street

CF102PB

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF103LB

Colum Drive

CF244YE

Senghennydd Road

CF101DB

Heol Y Porth

CF101FT

Cathays

CF102GE

Charles Street

CF102GG

Charles Street

CF102HU

Landmark Place

CF103EZ

Blackweir Terrace

CF103FA

Greyfriars Road

CF102BU

Queen Street

CF103EG

Colum Road

CF244NB

Crwys Road

CF101BE

Cathays

CF101DJ

Westgate Street

CF244AT

Llanbleddian Gardens

CF244BE

Senghennydd Road

CF244EB

Woodville Road

CF244HP

Maindy Road

CF101AW

High Street

CF101BA

Cathays

CF101NT

Park Street

CF101BB

High Street Arcade

CF102FF

Bute Terrace

CF103AD

Greyfriars Road

CF244AD

Salisbury Road

CF244BT

Coburn Street

CF951AD

Cathays

CF101BX

Cathays

CF101EF

The Hayes

CF102GB

Charles Street

CF102HL

Guildford Street

CF103BG

Museum Place

CF103PL

Greyfriars Road

CF244BL

Fitzroy Street

CF101BS

Castle Street

CF102EA

Fford Churchill

CF102HE

Bridge Street

CF102HS

Landmark Place

CF102TJ

Bridge Street

CF102UD

Queen Street

CF103BJ

Park Grove

CF101AB

St Mary Street

CF101AT

St Mary Street

CF101BY

Cathays

CF101DE

Westgate Street

CF101PN

Atlantic Wharf

CF102BW

Queen Street

CF102DS

Cathedral Walk

CF103ET

Cathays

CF101AA

St Mary Street

CF101AE

Cathays

CF101GB

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF102BX

Queen Street

CF103BD

Museum Place

CF103BS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103UP

Corbett Road

CF951AS

Cathays

CF101AQ

The Hayes

CF101BR

Womanby Street

Data Sources

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