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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

CF244AX

Cogan Terrace

CF244DS

Salisbury Road

CF244HQ

Maindy Road

CF951AF

Cathays

CF101DW

St Mary Street

CF101EP

Central Square

CF101XD

Castle Street

CF102BG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103FN

Station Terrace

CF103UD

Crockherbtown Lane

CF101AX

High Street

CF101LA

Wood Street

CF102AB

Cathays

CF102EN

David Street

CF102FQ

Bute Terrace

CF244AJ

Llantwit Street

CF101AD

St Mary Street

CF102GP

Queen Street

CF103DB

St Andrews Crescent

CF103DY

North Road

CF103HA

Cathays

CF244DG

Rhymney Street

CF102TR

Bridge Street

CF244BY

Harriet Street

CF101EA

Quay Street

CF102GQ

Queen Street

CF102TP

Bridge Street

CF103AE

Greyfriars Road

CF103EH

Colum Road

CF103EX

Llys Y Gored Ddu

CF244AW

Llandough Street

CF101GD

St Mary Street

CF102EH

David Street

CF102TH

Bridge Street

CF103WA

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF244DY

Woodville Road

CF102AG

Queen Street

CF103NQ

College Road

CF244BP

Thesiger Street

CF101JE

Heol Y Porth

CF101WB

The Hayes

CF103AF

Greyfriars Road

CF103BA

Park Place

CF103BQ

Cathays

CF103BZ

Windsor Place

CF103EA

Blackweir Cottages

CF103EF

Colum Road

CF244DP

Brydges Place

CF244DZ

Woodville Road

CF101GJ

St John Street

CF101JA

Heol Y Porth

CF102DB

Cathays

CF102DX

Churchill Way

CF103NN

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF101AP

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101AZ

Duke Street Arcade

CF101ET

Park Street

CF101FQ

Caroline Street

CF101FW

Wood Street

CF102GF

Charles Street

CF103AY

Cathays

CF244BJ

Wyeverne Road

CF101SZ

Castle Street

Data Sources

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