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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

CF103AP

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF102HE

Bridge Street

CF102HU

Landmark Place

CF103HA

Cathays

CF244DE

Rhymney Terrace

CF102TP

Bridge Street

CF101AY

Duke Street

CF244DW

Woodville Road

CF244BW

Harriet Street

CF103AD

Greyfriars Road

CF244ED

Woodville Road

CF103FG

Kingsway

CF244AF

Senghennydd Place

CF244DP

Brydges Place

CF101PU

High Street

CF101DW

St Mary Street

CF244AY

Corbett Road

CF244YE

Senghennydd Road

CF951AD

Cathays

CF103EG

Colum Road

CF244EA

Woodville Road

CF103PW

Cathays

CF102FQ

Bute Terrace

CF244BG

Wyeverne Road

CF101EA

Quay Street

CF102AA

Bridge Street

CF101DL

Westgate Street

CF103AF

Greyfriars Road

CF101EF

The Hayes

CF101BU

High Street

CF101FL

Mill Lane

CF103HH

Kingsway

CF244DR

Woodville Court

CF244EB

Woodville Road

CF102EF

Bridge Street Arcade

CF244AJ

Llantwit Street

CF103FJ

Cathays

CF101FA

St Mary Street

CF101FJ

Cathays

CF101EU

Golate Street

CF101BH

Heol y Drindod

CF103NS

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF101EB

Guildhall Place

CF101AZ

Duke Street Arcade

CF102GP

Queen Street

CF101FW

Wood Street

CF103BQ

Cathays

CF101BE

Cathays

CF103UN

Colum Road

CF102BE

Queen Street

CF101BG

Church Street

CF103DP

Park Place

CF103ED

Queen Anne Square

CF951AA

Cathays

CF244BU

Harriet Street

CF102AG

Queen Street

CF103EN

Colum Terrace

CF101FF

Caroline Street

CF102XG

Queen Street

CF101FE

St Mary Street

CF102TZ

Bridge Street

CF102EE

Bridge Street

CF101FG

Caroline Street

Data Sources

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