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Cyncoed South & Roath Park

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About

Cyncoed South and Roath Park form a residential district in northeast Cardiff, characterised by tree-lined avenues and a mix of early 20th-century detached houses and later apartment buildings. The area is primarily residential, with local shops and schools serving the community. It is situated near the University Hospital of Wales and Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed campus, contributing to a steady population of students and professionals.

The area's defining feature is Roath Park itself, a large Victorian public park centred on a 30-acre lake. The lake is home to a distinctive white lighthouse memorial to Captain Scott. The park's botanical gardens, conservatory, and recreational grounds provide a significant green space, contrasting with the surrounding urban streets and forming the social and geographical heart of the locality.

Area overview

On average Cyncoed South & Roath Park has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cyncoed South & Roath Park is £64,661 per year. Cyncoed South & Roath Park is home to around 6,883 people, with a population density of about 3,455.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cyncoed South & Roath Park Population
6,883
Population density
3,455 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.09(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.96(-59%)
Vehicle crime
4.65(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-48%)
Burglary
3.63(+35%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,770
69.3%
Pakistani
491
7.13%
Other White
251
3.65%
Arab
225
3.27%
Indian
220
3.2%
Total population: 6,883

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,983
53.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,047
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
549
9.91%
No qualifications
452
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
243
4.38%
Total 16+ residents: 5,542

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,128
46.32%
Owns with a mortgage
845
34.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
329
13.51%
Other social rented
73
3%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.68%
Total households: 2,435

Property prices in Cyncoed South & Roath Park

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £408,975 in Cyncoed South & Roath Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cyncoed South & Roath Park 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 Cyncoed South & Roath Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£685,000
Flats13£240,000
Semi-Detached16£450,000
Terraced6£361,000

10 years median price trend in Cyncoed South & Roath Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cyncoed South & Roath Park.

Data Sources

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