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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

CF101FH

Cathays

CF103BZ

Windsor Place

CF244BH

Wyeverne Road

CF103AX

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102HA

Churchill Way

CF244AR

Miskin Street

CF101EW

Wood Street

CF101AA

St Mary Street

CF103EP

Colum Place

CF244AA

Salisbury Road

CF951AB

Cathays

CF102HQ

Fford Churchill

CF244AS

Miskin Street

CF102TX

Cathays

CF103DJ

St Andrew'S Lane

CF143UA

Cathays

CF102BJ

Queen Street

CF103WA

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF102AS

Queen Street

CF103EU

Colum Drive

CF102EH

David Street

CF102DP

St Davids Way

CF244HX

Cathays Terrace

CF101AJ

The Hayes

CF102ER

Grand Arcade

CF244BN

Thesiger Street

CF103DX

North Road

CF103NL

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF104FU

Cathays

CF244BA

Llanbleddian Court

CF103NN

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF102AD

Cathays

CF103UP

Corbett Road

CF103DB

St Andrews Crescent

CF244AH

Senghennydd Road

CF103FH

Park Place

CF102LE

Hills Street

CF102FY

Station Terrace

CF103FD

Kingsway

CF101BN

The Hayes

CF102WT

Cathays

CF103FN

Station Terrace

CF103DQ

Park Place

CF101AH

The Hayes

CF101EP

Central Square

CF102DY

Churchill Way

CF103EJ

Colum Road

CF103RL

Park Place

CF101DF

Westgate Street

CF103AY

Cathays

CF244EF

Catherine Street

CF244DL

Rhymney Street

CF102TU

Bridge Street

CF103BB

Park Place

CF101DN

Westgate Street

CF244HQ

Maindy Road

CF244BP

Thesiger Street

CF103AS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103GA

Cathays

CF244NB

Crwys Road

CF102FL

Cathays

CF101BQ

The Hayes

CF103SX

Windsor Place

CF101FD

St Mary Street

CF101DX

St Mary Street

CF103EE

Colum Road

CF101ET

Park Street

CF101JE

Heol Y Porth

CF103BF

Cathays

CF244BX

Harriet Street

CF244HP

Maindy Road

CF103EA

Blackweir Cottages

CF102AQ

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF102EW

Cathays

CF103EZ

Blackweir Terrace

CF244AP

Miskin Street

CF244BL

Fitzroy Street

CF103DF

St Andrews Crescent

CF103FA

Greyfriars Road

CF102FP

Bute Terrace

CF101AF

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101BL

The Hayes

CF244FX

Woodville Road

CF101GR

Cathays

CF103BG

Museum Place

CF103RB

Greyfriars Road

CF102GG

Charles Street

CF103BA

Park Place

CF102DS

Cathedral Walk

CF102NX

Queen Street

CF103RJ

Cathays

CF101DB

Heol Y Porth

CF101BJ

Cathays

CF101DZ

Heol Y Porth

CF102GL

Queen Street

CF244BD

Thesiger Court

CF102AF

Queen Street

CF102FE

Bute Terrace

CF951AS

Cathays

CF103AR

Cathays

Data Sources

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