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About

Gabalfa ward sits in the north of Cardiff, centred on the major A470 road interchange known as Gabalfa flyover. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced housing, modern flats, and larger semi-detached homes. Its location provides direct road access to the city centre, the M4 motorway, and the nearby University Hospital of Wales complex.

The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Maindy, known for its park and cycling velodrome. Heath Park and its large hospital are a significant local feature to the east. The area is functional, characterised by through traffic and serving as a key transport corridor into the city from the northern suburbs.

Area overview

On average Gabalfa has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gabalfa is £61,099 per year. Gabalfa is home to around 9,415 people, with a population density of about 7,438.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gabalfa Population
9,415
Population density
7,438 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
20.5(+195%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.69(-49%)
Vehicle crime
10.73(+242%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.16(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.99(-66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,619
70.3%
Other White
438
4.65%
Indian
426
4.52%
Other Asian
258
2.74%
Pakistani
227
2.41%
Total population: 9,416

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,856
45.98%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,827
33.71%
No qualifications
676
8.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
437
5.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
318
3.79%
Total 16+ residents: 8,386

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
971
38.67%
Owns with a mortgage
656
26.13%
Owns outright
530
21.11%
Social rents from council
134
5.34%
Other social rented
133
5.3%
Total households: 2,511

Property prices in Gabalfa

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £313,750 in Gabalfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gabalfa 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 Gabalfa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£325,000
Flats6£185,000
Semi-Detached9£282,500
Terraced36£335,000

10 years median price trend in Gabalfa

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gabalfa.

All postcodes in Gabalfa

CF143BR

New Zealand Road

CF143EE

Porthkerry Place

CF143PU

Manor Street

CF143PX

Manor Street

CF143BH

North Road

CF143NL

Clodien Avenue

CF143NW

St Marks Avenue

CF143AX

Batchelor Road

CF143DH

Maitland Park

CF143DS

Pilton Place

CF143DW

Mynachdy Road

CF143JW

Quentin Street

CF143UY

Bevan Place

CF143EB

Mynachdy Road

CF143JP

Whitchurch Road

CF143NB

Whitchurch Road

CF143QG

Edington Avenue

CF143BN

North Road

CF143BZ

Australia Road

CF143LZ

Whitchurch Road

CF143UB

Ffordd Y Goron

CF143AA

Gabalfa

CF143AD

North Road

CF143DU

Castlefield Place

CF143LW

Whitchurch Road

CF143DD

Victoria Mews

CF143NG

Whitchurch Road

CF143NP

Clodien Avenue

CF143PY

Inglefield Avenue

CF143AH

North Road

CF143BE

North Road

CF143DX

Mynachdy Road

CF143LX

Whitchurch Road

CF143AG

North Road

CF143AR

Parkfield Place

CF143BL

North Road

CF143BY

Canada Road

CF143NJ

Soberton Avenue

CF143NT

Flaxland Avenue

CF143PZ

Inglefield Avenue

CF143AN

Flint Street

CF143PQ

Allensbank Road

CF143UX

Bevan Place

CF143BS

New Zealand Road

CF143DE

New Zealand Road

CF143EH

Margam Road

CF143JX

Heathfield Road

CF143JZ

Heathfield Place

CF143PW

Manor Street

CF143ZA

Ffordd Y Goron

CF143QB

Llanishen Street

CF143DT

Wyfan Place

CF143EF

Llantarnam Road

CF143NQ

Clodien Avenue

CF143NE

Whitchurch Road

CF143DY

Mynachdy Road

CF143LY

Whitchurch Road

CF143PT

Talygarn Street

CF143AE

North Road

CF143QA

Summerfield Avenue

CF143QE

Llanishen Street

CF143JY

Heathfield Road

CF143PS

Talygarn Street

CF143UZ

Ffordd Y Goron

CF143NH

Whitchurch Road

CF143AS

Llys Tal-Y-Bont Road

CF143AY

Clos Menter

CF143NY

Sachville Avenue

CF143PP

Allensbank Road

CF143XQ

Newfoundland Road

CF143AL

North Road

CF143DR

Caerleon Road

CF143NX

St Marks Gardens

CF143PR

Allensbank Crescent

CF143BX

Canada Road

CF143LG

Pen Y Bryn Road

CF143NR

Banastre Avenue

CF143NU

Longspears Avenue

CF143DZ

Mynachdy Road

CF143JQ

Whitchurch Road

CF143JR

Whitchurch Road

CF143PN

Allensbank Road

CF143BT

Africa Gardens

CF143BW

Canada Road

CF143XG

Ffordd Y Goron

CF143AT

Excelsior Road

CF143NS

Clodien Avenue

CF143XP

North Road

CF143EA

Mynachdy Road

CF143ED

Maelog Place

CF143QF

Edington Avenue

CF143GH

North Road

CF143LE

Pen Y Bryn Way

CF143QD

Llanishen Street

CF143BB

North Road

CF143EG

Llantarnam Road

CF143AP

Herbert Street

CF143BQ

Laytonia Avenue

CF143JU

Maitland Street

CF143AU

Newfoundland Road

Data Sources

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