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About

Heath is a residential district in northern Cardiff, situated between the M4 motorway and the A48 road. The area is primarily known for its large hospital complex, which includes the University Hospital of Wales. Housing consists mainly of semi-detached and detached homes from the mid-20th century, alongside several local parks and schools that serve the community.

A notable local landmark is the Heath Halt railway station, a small, unmanned stop on the Coryton Line. The area provides convenient access to both the city centre and the wider motorway network. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along main thoroughfares like Heathwood Road.

Area overview

On average Heath has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heath is £63,867 per year. Heath is home to around 5,696 people, with a population density of about 2,881.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heath Population
5,696
Population density
2,881.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.9(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.92(+15%)
Public order
12.46(+52%)
Shoplifting
10.36(+61%)
Vehicle crime
7.9(+175%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,853
85.26%
Other White
166
2.92%
Arab
87
1.53%
Pakistani
85
1.49%
Indian
79
1.39%
Total population: 5,692

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,507
54.05%
Level 3 (A level)
608
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
515
11.1%
No qualifications
443
9.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
246
5.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,638

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,040
44.96%
Owns with a mortgage
882
38.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
9.81%
Other social rented
61
2.64%
Other forms of private rent
54
2.33%
Total households: 2,313

Property prices in Heath

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heath 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 Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached42£461,250
Terraced10£319,632
Flats6£156,000
Detached7£625,000

10 years median price trend in Heath

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

All postcodes in Heath

CF144HG

Maes Y Coed Road

CF144HD

Maes Y Coed Road

CF144NE

St Cadoc Road

CF235QB

Heath Halt Road

CF144PB

Ton Yr Ywen Avenue

CF143QZ

Allensbank Road

CF144JT

Heathway

CF144JU

Heathway

CF143RJ

Heath Park Avenue

CF144LA

St Edwen Gardens

CF144EG

King George V Drive North

CF143RD

Heathwood Grove

CF144PE

Pum Erw Road

CF144HR

Heathwood Road

CF144NB

St Gildas Road

CF144JP

Heathwood Road

CF144NA

St Denis Road

CF143RH

Heath Park Avenue

CF144HF

Maes Y Coed Road

Data Sources

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