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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

CF101FH

Cathays

CF101FZ

Havelock Street

CF101GF

Cathays

CF101RH

Great Western Lane

CF244BU

Harriet Street

CF244BW

Harriet Street

CF244ED

Woodville Road

CF102FG

Bute Terrace

CF102HA

Churchill Way

CF101DG

Westgate Street

CF102AT

Queen Street

CF102EJ

Cathays

CF102PX

Queen Street

CF101BZ

The Hayes

CF101DH

Westgate Street

CF101DN

Westgate Street

CF101FL

Mill Lane

CF102TX

Cathays

CF101AL

Bakers Row

CF101BF

The Hayes

CF102EF

Bridge Street Arcade

CF102EQ

Mary Ann Street

CF103SX

Windsor Place

CF244BA

Llanbleddian Court

CF101DA

Westgate Street

CF101FY

Wood Street

CF102FY

Station Terrace

CF103NP

Gorsedd Gardens Road

CF103RL

Park Place

CF101BJ

Cathays

CF101PL

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF103BW

Windsor Place

CF103DZ

North Road

CF103LN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244BH

Wyeverne Road

CF101FJ

Cathays

CF102DY

Churchill Way

CF102EW

Cathays

CF103DW

Marlborough Terrace

CF101BW

Cathays

CF101DZ

Heol Y Porth

CF102AA

Bridge Street

CF102SF

Charles Street

CF103EB

Corbett Road

CF244AB

Salisbury Road

CF244AG

Senghennydd Road

CF244DB

Richards Street

CF101DY

St Mary Street

CF101FR

Barry Lane

CF102AD

Cathays

CF103AS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102GR

Queen Street

CF102JH

Mary Ann Street

CF244AU

Ruthin Gardens

CF101BD

Cathays

CF101DF

Westgate Street

CF101EH

Westgate Street

CF102AQ

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF102AR

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102TU

Bridge Street

CF103BN

Park Grove

CF103FG

Kingsway

CF102FP

Bute Terrace

CF102FR

Barrack Lane

CF102HD

David Street

CF103BF

Cathays

CF103DQ

Park Place

CF103DU

North Road

CF244AQ

Miskin Street

CF244DR

Woodville Court

CF102FJ

Bute Terrace

CF103EE

Colum Road

CF103EP

Colum Place

CF103GA

Cathays

CF103PG

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF103RJ

Cathays

CF104FU

Cathays

CF102WT

Cathays

CF103DX

North Road

CF103HH

Kingsway

CF244FX

Woodville Road

CF244HX

Cathays Terrace

CF101AJ

The Hayes

CF101AR

Westgate Street

CF102EL

Grand Arcade

CF102EP

Mary Ann Street

CF103AT

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244BG

Wyeverne Road

CF101PU

High Street

CF102EE

Bridge Street

CF102TQ

Bridge Street

CF103EQ

Blackweir Terrace

CF103NL

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF244AA

Salisbury Road

CF244AH

Senghennydd Road

CF244EA

Woodville Road

CF101TL

Cathays

CF102NX

Queen Street

CF103RB

Greyfriars Road

CF103RS

Park Place

Data Sources

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