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Plasnewydd

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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.

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.