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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

CF244HW

Cathays Terrace

CF102DP

St Davids Way

CF101FG

Caroline Street

CF244LY

Pentyrch Street

CF101FP

Caroline Street

CF244NU

Norman Street

CF244QT

Tewkesbury Street

CF244HY

Cathays Terrace

CF102EE

Bridge Street

CF244JD

Llantrisant Street

CF102GG

Charles Street

CF244DY

Woodville Road

CF103BD

Museum Place

CF101RH

Great Western Lane

CF244EP

Flora Street

CF102EH

David Street

CF103DW

Marlborough Terrace

CF244PG

Spencer Street

CF101NS

Heol Y Porth

CF101AE

Cathays

CF244HJ

Maindy Road

CF102AQ

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF103EU

Colum Drive

CF103FD

Kingsway

CF101EZ

Mill Lane

CF101TD

The Hayes

CF244HN

Maindy Road

CF102GB

Charles Street

CF101BH

Heol y Drindod

CF244PY

Fairoak Road

CF244LH

Lisvane Street

CF101PU

High Street

CF102DY

Churchill Way

CF103UD

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244JL

Merthyr Street

CF244LD

Gelligaer Street

CF101DH

Westgate Street

CF244DL

Rhymney Street

CF244BG

Wyeverne Road

CF101AA

St Mary Street

CF244AW

Llandough Street

CF244QN

Dogfield Street

CF244QX

Monthermer Road

CF101EP

Central Square

CF244HS

Cathays Terrace

CF244BH

Wyeverne Road

CF102HA

Churchill Way

CF102GQ

Queen Street

CF244BX

Harriet Street

CF103SX

Windsor Place

CF244HD

Whitchurch Place

CF103DZ

North Road

CF244EZ

May Street

CF103EB

Corbett Road

CF244EN

Minny Street

CF103DJ

St Andrew'S Lane

CF244JZ

Cwmdare Street

CF244EH

Fanny Street

CF102BJ

Queen Street

CF101DF

Westgate Street

CF102DX

Churchill Way

CF244LA

Gelligaer Street

CF143QX

Wedal Road

CF103BA

Park Place

CF101XD

Castle Street

CF101FD

St Mary Street

CF101BZ

The Hayes

CF244ED

Woodville Road

CF244LJ

Lisvane Street

CF244BL

Fitzroy Street

CF244JY

Cwmdare Street

CF102XG

Queen Street

CF101GF

Cathays

CF103PL

Greyfriars Road

CF101AP

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF102UB

Bridge Street

CF103FA

Greyfriars Road

CF244QB

Malefant Street

CF103ED

Queen Anne Square

CF102DQ

Cathays

CF102HD

David Street

CF101FF

Caroline Street

CF244BU

Harriet Street

CF103EF

Colum Road

CF101BR

Womanby Street

CF244NQ

Crwys Road

CF102AT

Queen Street

CF244QJ

Dogfield Street

CF244PL

Fairoak Mews

CF103BW

Windsor Place

CF103BG

Museum Place

CF101PL

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF244HF

Maindy Road

CF244XR

Crwys Road

CF102PB

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF102SF

Charles Street

CF101AR

Westgate Street

CF244QR

Tewkesbury Street

CF244EX

May Street

CF103AT

Crockherbtown Lane

Data Sources

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