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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

CF244QY

Monthermer Road

CF244LE

Brithdir Street

CF103AR

Cathays

CF101EB

Guildhall Place

CF244JN

Treherbert Street

CF101GS

Heol y Drindod

CF244LN

Lisvane Street

CF101BS

Castle Street

CF102EN

David Street

CF244EU

Minny Street

CF102BU

Queen Street

CF101AL

Bakers Row

CF103NB

College Road

CF244AX

Cogan Terrace

CF101ET

Park Street

CF101FT

Cathays

CF101GP

Working Street

CF102HL

Guildford Street

CF102FG

Bute Terrace

CF101AX

High Street

CF244EQ

Flora Street

CF244PZ

Robert Street

CF101DW

St Mary Street

CF102GL

Queen Street

CF103AY

Cathays

CF244AB

Salisbury Road

CF101BG

Church Street

CF101BY

Cathays

CF244JE

Llantrisant Street

CF244AY

Corbett Road

CF244LB

Gelligaer Street

CF101BJ

Cathays

CF244AN

Glynrhondda Street

CF244FX

Woodville Road

CF244JG

Hirwain Street

CF244ER

Minny Street

CF103BN

Park Grove

CF244DW

Woodville Road

CF244DX

Woodville Road

CF102EL

Grand Arcade

CF244AL

Cranbrook Street

CF103UN

Colum Road

CF244DS

Salisbury Road

CF101DJ

Westgate Street

CF101AH

The Hayes

CF244HL

Maindy Road

CF101DY

St Mary Street

CF101EW

Wood Street

CF244AQ

Miskin Street

CF101BW

Cathays

CF102GP

Queen Street

CF244QL

Dogfield Street

CF102DB

Cathays

CF244ET

Minny Street

CF102TH

Bridge Street

CF103NP

Gorsedd Gardens Road

CF143JL

Whitchurch Road

CF102AD

Cathays

CF244QQ

Tewkesbury Street

CF103DN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102EW

Cathays

CF103RB

Greyfriars Road

CF951AS

Cathays

CF101BB

High Street Arcade

CF102ER

Grand Arcade

CF101DN

Westgate Street

CF103EL

Colum Road

CF103AW

Cathays

CF101AW

High Street

CF101GN

Working Street

CF244DE

Rhymney Terrace

CF103DG

St Andrew's Crescent

CF102HH

Fford Churchill

CF102HU

Landmark Place

CF101PT

High Street

CF101EF

The Hayes

CF103AL

Greyfriars Road

CF101FS

Central Square

CF244EL

Letty Street

CF244AF

Senghennydd Place

CF102DZ

Churchill Way

CF103HA

Cathays

CF244NH

Crwys Road

CF951AA

Cathays

CF244PW

Fairoak Road

CF101PN

Atlantic Wharf

CF244LL

Lisvane Street

CF102WT

Cathays

CF103DP

Park Place

CF244DR

Woodville Court

CF102PX

Queen Street

CF103WT

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF103RS

Park Place

CF244LW

Rhygoes Street

CF244EG

Fanny Street

CF244BQ

Coburn Street

CF244AJ

Llantwit Street

CF244DH

Rhymney Street

CF244DD

Richard Street

CF244YE

Senghennydd Road

Data Sources

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