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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

CF101BB

High Street Arcade

CF103QN

Park Place

CF951AG

Cathays

CF244AT

Llanbleddian Gardens

CF101FT

Cathays

CF101GP

Working Street

CF101FP

Caroline Street

CF101NT

Park Street

CF101AR

Westgate Street

CF101AQ

The Hayes

CF102SF

Charles Street

CF101GA

Mill Lane

CF102PB

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF101AD

St Mary Street

CF101BZ

The Hayes

CF102FR

Barrack Lane

CF101BT

Cathays

CF244AD

Salisbury Road

CF101TD

The Hayes

CF102HL

Guildford Street

CF102HS

Landmark Place

CF244AX

Cogan Terrace

CF103PL

Greyfriars Road

CF101XR

Havelock Street

CF103EW

City Hall Road

CF102DW

Church Place

CF101PN

Atlantic Wharf

CF103DD

St Andrews Crescent

CF101FY

Wood Street

CF102AB

Cathays

CF102HH

Fford Churchill

CF103AT

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244BE

Senghennydd Road

CF102UD

Queen Street

CF103SG

Windsor Place

CF102DB

Cathays

CF102BX

Queen Street

CF101AE

Cathays

CF101AP

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF103AG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244DH

Rhymney Street

CF103DY

North Road

CF244AZ

Senghennydd Road

CF244BY

Harriet Street

CF101XD

Castle Street

CF102TQ

Bridge Street

CF101GJ

St John Street

CF244AB

Salisbury Road

CF103DW

Marlborough Terrace

CF101FZ

Havelock Street

CF102GQ

Queen Street

CF103BY

Windsor Place

CF103BD

Museum Place

CF101GN

Working Street

CF244BQ

Coburn Street

CF102GS

Charles Street

CF101DD

Westgate Street

CF101GS

Heol y Drindod

CF103BW

Windsor Place

CF103AW

Cathays

CF102EP

Mary Ann Street

CF101AU

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF102TH

Bridge Street

CF102EN

David Street

CF102JH

Mary Ann Street

CF102RG

Queen Street

CF244AE

Salisbury Road

CF102FH

Bute Terrace

CF101BX

Cathays

CF101DY

St Mary Street

CF103EF

Colum Road

CF102PX

Queen Street

CF101FS

Central Square

CF102TR

Bridge Street

CF101FR

Barry Lane

CF101AT

St Mary Street

CF101DA

Westgate Street

CF244BJ

Wyeverne Road

CF103EH

Colum Road

CF103DU

North Road

CF101GB

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101BS

Castle Street

CF101GL

St John Street

CF102FG

Bute Terrace

CF101BY

Cathays

CF103AL

Greyfriars Road

CF101DJ

Westgate Street

CF103UD

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244AW

Llandough Street

CF244DA

Richards Street

CF244DD

Richard Street

CF102EJ

Cathays

CF102AT

Queen Street

CF102HD

David Street

CF102GE

Charles Street

CF244DY

Woodville Road

CF951AF

Cathays

CF103ER

College Road

CF244FF

Basil Place

CF244AL

Cranbrook Street

Data Sources

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