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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 218 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
218
Deprivation level
6/10
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
97.29(+165%)
Shoplifting
60.77(+776%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.28(+177%)
Public order
27.36(+206%)
Other theft
20.9(+315%)
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 £240,500 in Cathays area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £655,000.

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
Flats29£150,000
Semi-Detached5£264,000
Terraced50£277,500

10 years median price trend in Cathays

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

All postcodes in Cathays

CF244YA

Cathays

CF951AG

Cathays

CF102FL

Cathays

CF101TD

The Hayes

CF244EU

Minny Street

CF244LW

Rhygoes Street

CF101AG

Wharton Street

CF103AX

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103AG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103BB

Park Place

CF103SG

Windsor Place

CF244AF

Senghennydd Place

CF244HB

Dalton Street

CF244ND

Crwys Road

CF244PH

Gwennyth Street

CF244QF

Malefant Street

CF101AY

Duke Street

CF102AS

Queen Street

CF103DJ

St Andrew'S Lane

CF103EL

Colum Road

CF244JB

Llantrisant Street

CF244NZ

Lucas Street

CF244QU

Tewkesbury Place

CF101AH

The Hayes

CF101FF

Caroline Street

CF101NS

Heol Y Porth

CF102LE

Hills Street

CF103AP

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF103DP

Park Place

CF103ER

College Road

CF103EW

City Hall Road

CF244AN

Glynrhondda Street

CF244EQ

Flora Street

CF244HF

Maindy Road

CF244JX

Pentyrch Street

CF244QT

Tewkesbury Street

CF101AU

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101EZ

Mill Lane

CF101PT

High Street

CF102BJ

Queen Street

CF102DQ

Cathays

CF102HR

Landmark Place

CF103FH

Park Place

CF143JS

Gelligaer Lane

CF244BR

Coburn Street

CF244HS

Cathays Terrace

CF244LL

Lisvane Street

CF101XR

Havelock Street

CF102DW

Church Place

CF103AQ

Cathays

CF143UA

Cathays

CF244BS

Coburn Street

CF244BX

Harriet Street

CF244EF

Catherine Street

CF244JZ

Cwmdare Street

CF244LE

Brithdir Street

CF101UL

Womanby Street

CF102GS

Charles Street

CF103AW

Cathays

CF103BY

Windsor Place

CF103UN

Colum Road

CF244DD

Richard Street

CF244NW

Woodville Road

CF244PP

Lucas Street

CF101DX

St Mary Street

CF101EB

Guildhall Place

CF101EG

Hayes Bridge Road

CF103BX

Windsor Place

CF103DN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103EN

Colum Terrace

CF103FD

Kingsway

CF103QN

Park Place

CF244BD

Thesiger Court

CF101BT

Cathays

CF102GL

Queen Street

CF102HH

Fford Churchill

CF244EJ

Letty Street

CF244HL

Maindy Road

CF244HZ

Cathays Terrace

CF244QW

Monthermer Road

CF101BG

Church Street

CF101GN

Working Street

CF103NS

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF143JL

Whitchurch Road

CF101FG

Caroline Street

CF102FE

Bute Terrace

CF103DG

St Andrew's Crescent

CF244DF

Rhymney Street

CF244EE

Woodville Road

CF244EG

Fanny Street

CF244FF

Basil Place

CF244PD

Robert Street

CF101BN

The Hayes

CF101EW

Wood Street

CF102HT

Landmark Place

CF244BF

Cranbrook Street

CF244BZ

Mundy Place

CF244NP

Crwys Road

CF244QQ

Tewkesbury Street

CF951AA

Cathays

Data Sources

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