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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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Plasnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plasnewydd 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 Plasnewydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats30£161,000
Detached3£257,000
Terraced47£261,000
Semi-Detached4£396,000

10 years median price trend in Plasnewydd

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

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: 16/05/2026.