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Gabalfa

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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gabalfa Population

9,415

Population density

7,438 per km²

Crime

Shoplifting

22.09(+244%)

Violence and sexual offences

18.27(-46%)

Vehicle crime

10.94(+281%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.33(0%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.95(-54%)

Wales average

Demographics

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

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

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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Gabalfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£325,000	£122,500	£212,500	£360,000	£388,000
Flats	6	£185,000	£94,000	£154,375	£220,500	£236,000
Semi-Detached	9	£295,000	£268,000	£282,500	£339,950	£355,500
Terraced	51	£334,000	£243,750	£280,500	£371,000	£410,498

10 years median price trend in Gabalfa

All postcodes in Gabalfa

CF143NA

Whitchurch Road

CF143DR

Caerleon Road

CF143QF

Edington Avenue

CF143ND

Whitchurch Road

CF143PT

Talygarn Street

CF143BS

New Zealand Road

CF143LD

Newfoundland Road

CF143NR

Banastre Avenue

CF143AR

Parkfield Place

CF143AG

North Road

CF143BY

Canada Road

CF143AH

North Road

CF143JW

Quentin Street

CF143AL

North Road

CF143AW

Llys Tal Y Bont Road

CF143DS

Pilton Place

CF143PH

St Josephs Court

CF143XG

Ffordd Y Goron

CF143ZA

Ffordd Y Goron

CF143EF

Llantarnam Road

CF143BN

North Road

CF143EB

Mynachdy Road

CF143EA

Mynachdy Road

CF143DT

Wyfan Place

CF143BQ

Laytonia Avenue

CF143NS

Clodien Avenue

CF143NG

Whitchurch Road

CF143PY

Inglefield Avenue

CF143PZ

Inglefield Avenue

CF143DB

Australia Road

CF143DA

Australia Road

CF143JN

Whitchurch Road

CF143BW

Canada Road

CF143AT

Excelsior Road

CF143NT

Flaxland Avenue

CF143UB

Ffordd Y Goron

CF143AF

North Road

CF143PX

Manor Street

CF143AU

Newfoundland Road

CF143LB

Newfoundland Road

CF143JU

Maitland Street

CF143AP

Herbert Street

CF143NN

Clodien Avenue

CF143JR

Whitchurch Road

CF143NF

Whitchurch Road

CF143LX

Whitchurch Road

CF143BZ

Australia Road

CF143QG

Edington Avenue

CF143PP

Allensbank Road

CF143BU

Africa Gardens

CF143NB

Whitchurch Road

CF143AS

Llys Tal-Y-Bont Road

CF143NY

Sachville Avenue

CF143LG

Pen Y Bryn Road

CF143DD

Victoria Mews

CF143AD

North Road

CF143HH

Ventnor Place

CF143NE

Whitchurch Road

CF143JZ

Heathfield Place

CF143NH

Whitchurch Road

CF143AA

Gabalfa

CF143NL

Clodien Avenue

CF143DZ

Mynachdy Road

CF143PQ

Allensbank Road

CF143EE

Porthkerry Place

CF143NX

St Marks Gardens

CF143NQ

Clodien Avenue

CF143NW

St Marks Avenue

CF143DW

Mynachdy Road

CF143AN

Flint Street

CF143DX

Mynachdy Road

CF143JQ

Whitchurch Road

CF143PR

Allensbank Crescent

CF143LZ

Whitchurch Road

CF143JP

Whitchurch Road

CF143BL

North Road

CF143LE

Pen Y Bryn Way

CF143PS

Talygarn Street

CF143LF

Pen Y Bryn Place

CF143JX

Heathfield Road

CF143BH

North Road

CF143XQ

Newfoundland Road

CF143QA

Summerfield Avenue

CF143BJ

North Road

CF143BX

Canada Road

CF143UU

Llys Tal-Y-Bont Road

CF143DY

Mynachdy Road

CF143PN

Allensbank Road

CF143BE

North Road

CF143BT

Africa Gardens

CF143EG

Llantarnam Road

CF143AY

Clos Menter

CF143NP

Clodien Avenue

CF143QE

Llanishen Street

CF143PW

Manor Street

CF143NJ

Soberton Avenue

CF143UY

Bevan Place

CF143GH

North Road

CF143LW

Whitchurch Road

CF143LY

Whitchurch Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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