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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

CF101BZ

The Hayes

CF101DH

Westgate Street

CF101DN

Westgate Street

CF101FL

Mill Lane

CF102TX

Cathays

CF244NH

Crwys Road

CF244NY

Daniel Street

CF101AL

Bakers Row

CF101BF

The Hayes

CF102EF

Bridge Street Arcade

CF102EQ

Mary Ann Street

CF103SX

Windsor Place

CF244BA

Llanbleddian Court

CF244HU

Cathays Terrace

CF244HW

Cathays Terrace

CF244LG

Brithdir Street

CF101DA

Westgate Street

CF101FY

Wood Street

CF102FY

Station Terrace

CF103NP

Gorsedd Gardens Road

CF103RL

Park Place

CF244HN

Maindy Road

CF244PB

Robert Street

CF101BJ

Cathays

CF101PL

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF103BW

Windsor Place

CF103DZ

North Road

CF103LN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244BH

Wyeverne Road

CF244DX

Woodville Road

CF244ES

Minny Street

CF244LY

Pentyrch Street

CF101FJ

Cathays

CF102DY

Churchill Way

CF102EW

Cathays

CF103DW

Marlborough Terrace

CF101BW

Cathays

CF101DZ

Heol Y Porth

CF102AA

Bridge Street

CF102SF

Charles Street

CF103EB

Corbett Road

CF244AB

Salisbury Road

CF244AG

Senghennydd Road

CF244DB

Richards Street

CF244QP

Hazeldene Avenue

CF101DY

St Mary Street

CF101FR

Barry Lane

CF102AD

Cathays

CF103AS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244NF

Crwys Road

CF102GR

Queen Street

CF102JH

Mary Ann Street

CF244AU

Ruthin Gardens

CF101BD

Cathays

CF101DF

Westgate Street

CF101EH

Westgate Street

CF102AQ

Heol Tyr Brodyr

CF102AR

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102TU

Bridge Street

CF103BN

Park Grove

CF103FG

Kingsway

CF244JY

Cwmdare Street

CF102FP

Bute Terrace

CF102FR

Barrack Lane

CF102HD

David Street

CF103BF

Cathays

CF103DQ

Park Place

CF103DU

North Road

CF244AQ

Miskin Street

CF244DR

Woodville Court

CF102FJ

Bute Terrace

CF103EE

Colum Road

CF103EP

Colum Place

CF103GA

Cathays

CF103PG

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF103RJ

Cathays

CF104FU

Cathays

CF244EW

May Street

CF244NL

Crwys Road

CF102WT

Cathays

CF103DX

North Road

CF103HH

Kingsway

CF244EL

Letty Street

CF244FX

Woodville Road

CF244HX

Cathays Terrace

CF244NN

Crwys Road

CF244QL

Dogfield Street

CF244QZ

Dogfield Street

CF101AJ

The Hayes

CF101AR

Westgate Street

CF102EL

Grand Arcade

CF102EP

Mary Ann Street

CF103AT

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244BG

Wyeverne Road

CF244HD

Whitchurch Place

CF244HJ

Maindy Road

CF244RA

Monthermer Road

CF101PU

High Street

CF102EE

Bridge Street

CF102TQ

Bridge Street

Data Sources

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