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About

Heath ward lies north of the city centre, bordered by Gabalfa, Llandaff North, and Lisvane. It is primarily residential, characterised by semi-detached and detached housing, with a mix of older properties and modern developments. The area is home to several schools and the large University Hospital of Wales, which shapes much of the local activity. Its road network connects to the A48 and A470, providing key links across Cardiff.

The ward contains the expansive Heath Park, offering sports fields, woodland walks, and a popular golf course. A notable local landmark is the "Rec," or Heath Conservative Club, a longstanding social hub. The residential streets are generally quiet, with local shopping needs met by clusters of shops on Heathwood Road and Colchester Avenue. The overall atmosphere is suburban, with a focus on community facilities and green space.

Area overview

On average Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 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 £60,874 per year. Heath is home to around 12,600 people, with a population density of about 3,988.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heath Population
12,600
Population density
3,988.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.59(-41%)
Shoplifting
11.03(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.84(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.06(+125%)
Public order
6.83(-24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,390
82.47%
Other White
381
3.02%
Arab
272
2.16%
Indian
258
2.05%
Pakistani
180
1.43%
Total population: 12,599

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,078
49.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,430
14.06%
No qualifications
1,153
11.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,147
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
657
6.46%
Total 16+ residents: 10,173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,226
43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,920
37.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
680
13.14%
Other social rented
148
2.86%
Other forms of private rent
99
1.91%
Total households: 5,177

Property prices in Heath

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 in Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Detached18£492,500
Flats15£180,000
Semi-Detached71£430,000
Terraced40£300,000

10 years median price trend in Heath

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

Data Sources

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