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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

CF102GE

Charles Street

CF102GG

Charles Street

CF102HU

Landmark Place

CF103EZ

Blackweir Terrace

CF103FA

Greyfriars Road

CF244QJ

Dogfield Street

CF102BU

Queen Street

CF103EG

Colum Road

CF143QX

Wedal Road

CF244EY

May Street

CF244NB

Crwys Road

CF244PX

Fairoak Road

CF101BE

Cathays

CF101DJ

Westgate Street

CF143AJ

Ffordd Y Goron

CF244AT

Llanbleddian Gardens

CF244BE

Senghennydd Road

CF244EB

Woodville Road

CF244EH

Fanny Street

CF244FG

Gwennyth Street

CF244HP

Maindy Road

CF244HT

Cathays Terrace

CF244LF

Brithdir Street

CF101AW

High Street

CF101BA

Cathays

CF101NT

Park Street

CF101BB

High Street Arcade

CF102FF

Bute Terrace

CF103AD

Greyfriars Road

CF143QU

Nant Y Wedal

CF244AD

Salisbury Road

CF244BT

Coburn Street

CF244LA

Gelligaer Street

CF244LJ

Lisvane Street

CF244PY

Fairoak Road

CF244QY

Monthermer Road

CF951AD

Cathays

CF101BX

Cathays

CF101EF

The Hayes

CF102GB

Charles Street

CF102HL

Guildford Street

CF103BG

Museum Place

CF103PL

Greyfriars Road

CF244BL

Fitzroy Street

CF244EX

May Street

CF244NE

Crwys Road

CF244PJ

Bruce Street

CF101BS

Castle Street

CF102EA

Fford Churchill

CF102HE

Bridge Street

CF102HS

Landmark Place

CF102TJ

Bridge Street

CF102UD

Queen Street

CF103BJ

Park Grove

CF244FE

May Street

CF244JP

Treorchy Street

CF244LB

Gelligaer Street

CF244LS

Rhigos Gardens

CF101AB

St Mary Street

CF101AT

St Mary Street

CF101BY

Cathays

CF101DE

Westgate Street

CF101PN

Atlantic Wharf

CF102BW

Queen Street

CF102DS

Cathedral Walk

CF103ET

Cathays

CF244HY

Cathays Terrace

CF244LQ

Cosmeston Street

CF244NU

Norman Street

CF244PE

Florentia Street

CF101AA

St Mary Street

CF101AE

Cathays

CF101GB

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF102BX

Queen Street

CF103BD

Museum Place

CF103BS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103UP

Corbett Road

CF244JF

Darran Street

CF244QN

Dogfield Street

CF951AS

Cathays

CF101AQ

The Hayes

CF101BR

Womanby Street

CF101FH

Cathays

CF101FZ

Havelock Street

CF101GF

Cathays

CF101RH

Great Western Lane

CF244BU

Harriet Street

CF244BW

Harriet Street

CF244ED

Woodville Road

CF244NX

Daniel Street

CF102FG

Bute Terrace

CF102HA

Churchill Way

CF244HR

Minister Street

CF244JE

Llantrisant Street

CF101DG

Westgate Street

CF102AT

Queen Street

CF102EJ

Cathays

CF102PX

Queen Street

CF244JG

Hirwain Street

CF244JJ

Merthyr Street

Data Sources

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