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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

CF240AU

Newport Road

CF243SD

Roath Court Road

CF243DJ

Castle Lane

CF243JA

Northcote Lane

CF243RQ

Albany Road

Data Sources

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