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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gabalfa Population

9,415

Population density

7,438 per km²

Crime

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

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 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)

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	£282,500	£149,600	£250,000	£300,000	£355,500
Terraced	36	£335,000	£226,125	£276,875	£376,250	£425,000

10 years median price trend in Gabalfa

Data Sources

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

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

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