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About

Plasnewydd is a residential district situated to the north of Cardiff city centre, bordering Roath and Cathays. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern developments. It contains a range of local shops and services along its main roads, catering primarily to its resident population.

The area is home to the historic Roath Park, a large Victorian parkland featuring a prominent lighthouse on its lake. This extensive green space, with its botanical gardens and recreational facilities, forms a significant part of the local environment. The district also includes several schools and community centres, serving its established neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Plasnewydd has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plasnewydd is £44,538 per year. Plasnewydd is home to around 10,761 people, with a population density of about 11,677.7 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plasnewydd Population
10,761
Population density
11,677.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.77(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.1(+31%)
Vehicle crime
13.38(+366%)
Public order
12.45(+51%)
Other theft
9.57(+109%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,439
59.83%
Other White
1,128
10.48%
African
367
3.41%
Arab
366
3.4%
Indian
360
3.35%
Total population: 10,762

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,493
45.64%
Level 3 (A level)
2,491
25.3%
No qualifications
1,245
12.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
6.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
442
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 9,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,623
54.65%
Owns with a mortgage
660
13.75%
Other social rented
637
13.27%
Owns outright
614
12.79%
Social rents from council
127
2.65%
Total households: 4,800

Property prices in Plasnewydd

Median price£242,500
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £269K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £294 per square foot) in Plasnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plasnewydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£440,000£385
Terraced45£260,000£273
Detached3£257,000£324
Flats23£160,000£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plasnewydd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,000£327,000£207,500
2017£105,000£287,000£189,000
2018£125,000£338,000£195,000
2019£118,500£357,500£208,000
2020£107,000£318,525£212,000
2021£131,750£380,000£222,000
2022£139,000£365,000£238,344
2023£150,000£427,500£245,250
2024£150,000£425,000£245,000
2025£161,000£396,000£264,000
2026£153,500£247,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£247£194
2017£220£224£215
2018£221£227£210
2019£232£234£235
2020£213£242£225
2021£249£249£242
2022£269£273£267
2023£265£345£266
2024£311£275£260
2025£303£353£271
2026£263£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plasnewydd in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Plasnewydd

Is Plasnewydd safe?

Plasnewydd records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Plasnewydd?

The median sale price in Plasnewydd is £242,500 (about £294 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Plasnewydd?

Plasnewydd scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Plasnewydd sits around rank 412 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Plasnewydd?

The average household income in Plasnewydd is around £44,538 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Plasnewydd

CF243RG

Elm Street

CF243DH

St Peters Street

CF243FX

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243PS

Princes Street

CF243HU

Arran Street

CF240AB

Plasnewydd

CF243SP

Southey Street

CF243HD

Plasnewydd Place

CF243PW

Connaught Road

CF243AU

Princes Court

CF241AL

Plasnewydd

CF243AZ

St Peters Street

CF243RP

Albany Road

CF243DY

Croft Street

CF243GN

Plasnewydd Road

CF243BD

Penlline Street

CF243JL

Strathnairn Street

CF243FS

Southey Street

CF243QF

Claude Place

CF243QH

Elm Street Lane

CF243AN

West Grove

CF243GB

Plasnewydd

CF243BX

Richmond Road

CF241XP

St Margaret's Crescent

CF243RX

Albany Road

CF243AD

The Parade

CF243HP

Treharris Street

CF243HG

Cyfarthfa Street

CF243JE

City Road

CF243JX

Glenroy Street

CF243LH

Albany Road

CF243DU

Oxford Lane

CF240AD

Newport Road

CF243RW

Albany Road

CF243DW

Dylan Place

CF243AQ

Richmond Road

CF243JG

City Road

CF243DA

Bedford Street

CF243DE

St Peters Court

CF243JW

Keppoch Street

CF243GA

Richmond Road

CF243PR

Princes Street

CF243HX

Plasnewydd Square

CF243SB

Roath Court Road

CF243FL

Woodland Place

CF243EW

City Road

CF243BQ

City Road

CF243FD

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243QB

Claude Road

CF243QE

Claude Road

CF243BS

Richmond Road

CF243EH

Talworth Street

CF243PU

Connaught Road

CF243QL

Elm Street Lane

CF243BJ

City Road

CF243SE

Roath Court Road

CF243PY

Connaught Road

CF243HJ

Treharris Street

CF243BY

Lowther Road

CF243EJ

Talworth Street

CF243FT

Cowper Place

CF243SG

Timbers Square

CF243RB

Snipe Street

CF243AX

West Grove Court

CF243FQ

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243SH

Timbers Square

CF241AJ

Newport Road

CF243RF

Oakfield Street

CF243EP

Castle Lane

CF243RU

Albany Road

CF243ES

Milton Street

CF243RH

Elm Street

CF243BH

Northcote Street

CF243HN

Treharris Street

CF243FN

Cowper Place

CF243BE

Tavistock Street

CF243DT

Oxford Street

CF243AB

The Parade

CF243FE

Richmond Road

CF243RE

Oakfield Street

CF243LB

Glenroy Street

CF243AL

Gordon Road

CF243QR

Elm Street

CF243BB

Bedford Place

CF243AS

Richmond Road

CF243JJ

City Road

CF243AW

Princes Court

CF243EN

Plasnewydd Road

CF243PZ

Claude Road

CF243SN

Princes Avenue

CF243AJ

Gordon Road

CF241AH

Newport Road

CF243NT

Albany Road

CF243YW

Albany Road

CF243SJ

Roath Court Place

CF243QZ

Grouse Street

CF243FG

Plasnewydd

CF240AA

Newport Road

CF243DB

Bedford Street

CF243AR

Richmond Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.