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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

CF101BH

Heol y Drindod

CF101FE

St Mary Street

CF101GL

St John Street

CF102ER

Grand Arcade

CF103WT

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF143AB

North Road

CF244AS

Miskin Street

CF244DW

Woodville Road

CF244QX

Monthermer Road

CF102BY

Queens Arcade

CF103BE

St Andrews Place

CF244JD

Llantrisant Street

CF244XR

Crwys Road

CF101DL

Westgate Street

CF101FA

St Mary Street

CF101GA

Mill Lane

CF102DZ

Churchill Way

CF244ET

Minny Street

CF244HH

Dalton Court

CF244NQ

Crwys Road

CF101BL

The Hayes

CF101BQ

The Hayes

CF102GA

Charles Street

CF102RG

Queen Street

CF103UB

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244AP

Miskin Street

CF103DA

St Andrews Crescent

CF103DF

St Andrews Crescent

CF102UB

Bridge Street

CF103AN

Greyfriars Road

CF244DJ

Rhymney Street

CF244QB

Malefant Street

CF244QG

Malefant Street

CF951AB

Cathays

CF101GS

Heol y Drindod

CF102FH

Bute Terrace

CF103AL

Greyfriars Road

CF103ED

Queen Anne Square

CF103EY

Blackweir Terrace

CF244AE

Salisbury Road

CF244RB

Clun Terrace

CF103PW

Cathays

CF244AR

Miskin Street

CF244DL

Rhymney Street

CF101FD

St Mary Street

CF102HQ

Fford Churchill

CF103DD

St Andrews Crescent

CF244JH

Hirwain Street

CF101AF

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101FX

Wood Street

CF102BE

Queen Street

CF102DP

St Davids Way

CF102TZ

Bridge Street

CF244AL

Cranbrook Street

CF244AY

Corbett Road

CF244EN

Minny Street

CF244FH

Lucas Street

CF244JW

Pentyrch Street

CF244LP

Cosmeston Street

CF244QD

Malefant Street

CF103FJ

Cathays

CF244AZ

Senghennydd Road

CF244DE

Rhymney Terrace

CF244ER

Minny Street

CF244LT

Gelligaer Gardens

CF101FP

Caroline Street

CF101GR

Cathays

CF102AF

Queen Street

CF101DD

Westgate Street

CF101GH

Hayes Bridge Road

CF103EU

Colum Drive

CF103NB

College Road

CF244DA

Richards Street

CF244LN

Lisvane Street

CF244QH

Malefant Street

CF101BU

High Street

CF101FS

Central Square

CF102XG

Queen Street

CF103AR

Cathays

CF103BH

Museum Place

CF103EJ

Colum Road

CF244BN

Thesiger Street

CF244BQ

Coburn Street

CF244JA

Cathays Terrace

CF244LX

Crwys Road

CF101FN

The Old Brewery

CF103ND

Gorsedd Gardens Road

CF244DH

Rhymney Street

CF244QE

Malefant Street

CF101EU

Golate Street

CF101GP

Working Street

CF102BH

Queen Street

CF102PB

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF103LB

Colum Drive

CF143YE

Allensbank Crescent

CF244EP

Flora Street

CF244LH

Lisvane Street

CF244YE

Senghennydd Road

CF101DB

Heol Y Porth

CF101FT

Cathays

Data Sources

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