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About

Cathays is a densely populated residential area immediately north of Cardiff city centre. It is dominated by student accommodation due to the presence of Cardiff University's main buildings and student union. The housing largely consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many of which are subdivided into flats. The ward's busy atmosphere is defined by its transient population and high concentration of amenities like shops, cafes, and pubs catering to the university community.

The area is structured around several main roads like Cathays Terrace and Crwys Road, which carry significant traffic. A notable local feature is the historic Cathays Cemetery, one of the largest municipal cemeteries in the UK, offering expansive green space amidst the urban environment. The ward also contains the Alexandra Gardens parkland near the civic centre, providing a more formal green area adjacent to university buildings and national institutions like the Welsh National War Memorial.

Area overview

On average Cathays has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 220 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathays is £50,064 per year. Cathays is home to around 21,821 people, with a population density of about 6,509.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
220
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cathays Population
21,821
Population density
6,509.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.83(+185%)
Shoplifting
59.58(+827%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.95(+153%)
Public order
28.46(+246%)
Other theft
20.3(+343%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,485
66.39%
Other White
1,402
6.43%
Chinese
1,057
4.84%
Indian
839
3.85%
Arab
709
3.25%
Total population: 21,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
11,419
54.65%
Level 4 qualifications or above
6,812
32.6%
No qualifications
938
4.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
3.75%
Other
379
1.81%
Total 16+ residents: 20,893

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,264
69.12%
Owns outright
704
11.41%
Owns with a mortgage
608
9.86%
Other social rented
297
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
165
2.67%
Total households: 6,169

Property prices in Cathays

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Cathays 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,150,000
Flats29£140,000
Semi-Detached5£264,000
Terraced49£275,000

10 years median price trend in Cathays

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays.

All postcodes in Cathays

CF244DA

Richards Street

CF244BF

Cranbrook Street

CF101GJ

St John Street

CF244DZ

Woodville Road

CF244DJ

Rhymney Street

CF244JB

Llantrisant Street

CF103AG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103EP

Colum Place

CF143AJ

Ffordd Y Goron

CF244JJ

Merthyr Street

CF103AN

Greyfriars Road

CF103EW

City Hall Road

CF244QE

Malefant Street

CF244NY

Daniel Street

CF103EH

Colum Road

CF951AF

Cathays

CF244LR

Cosmeston Street

CF244QH

Malefant Street

CF244QF

Malefant Street

CF143JS

Gelligaer Lane

CF244HX

Cathays Terrace

CF102TP

Bridge Street

CF101WB

The Hayes

CF101GB

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF102LE

Hills Street

CF244PH

Gwennyth Street

CF244NW

Woodville Road

CF103GA

Cathays

CF244JH

Hirwain Street

CF103FG

Kingsway

CF244DB

Richards Street

CF102HQ

Fford Churchill

CF101NT

Park Street

CF244BJ

Wyeverne Road

CF102AB

Cathays

CF102NX

Queen Street

CF103FH

Park Place

CF103AP

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF101AY

Duke Street

CF103EX

Llys Y Gored Ddu

CF244PB

Robert Street

CF143QU

Nant Y Wedal

CF244BD

Thesiger Court

CF244PP

Lucas Street

CF101EA

Quay Street

CF101GL

St John Street

CF244HA

Gladys Street

CF103SG

Windsor Place

CF103NQ

College Road

CF102EA

Fford Churchill

CF244JW

Pentyrch Street

CF244YA

Cathays

CF101JA

Heol Y Porth

CF102HE

Bridge Street

CF951AD

Cathays

CF101DG

Westgate Street

CF103AX

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102FR

Barrack Lane

CF244HR

Minister Street

CF244FE

May Street

CF101BA

Cathays

CF101FL

Mill Lane

CF103AD

Greyfriars Road

CF101BF

The Hayes

CF102AS

Queen Street

CF143UA

Cathays

CF103BJ

Park Grove

CF102DW

Church Place

CF101FR

Barry Lane

CF103AQ

Cathays

CF102FH

Bute Terrace

CF101FQ

Caroline Street

CF244NR

Crwys Road

CF244BE

Senghennydd Road

CF244HZ

Cathays Terrace

CF244QZ

Dogfield Street

CF244AP

Miskin Street

CF143AB

North Road

CF103NS

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF101AT

St Mary Street

CF102FQ

Bute Terrace

CF101FW

Wood Street

CF244EE

Woodville Road

CF244AE

Salisbury Road

CF102GF

Charles Street

CF244LZ

Brithdir Street

CF102GA

Charles Street

CF102JH

Mary Ann Street

CF244BS

Coburn Street

CF244QA

Bruce Street

CF102GR

Queen Street

CF101UL

Womanby Street

CF244AD

Salisbury Road

CF244AT

Llanbleddian Gardens

CF244AA

Salisbury Road

CF101BE

Cathays

CF101FH

Cathays

CF102EJ

Cathays

CF244NF

Crwys Road

CF103EJ

Colum Road

Data Sources

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