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About

Plasnewydd is a residential ward situated northeast of Cardiff city centre, bordering Roath and Cathays. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with a mix of private homes and rented student accommodation due to its proximity to university campuses. Local shopping is focused on City Road and Albany Road, providing everyday essentials, international grocery stores, and casual dining options.

The ward includes the northern section of Roath Park, a significant green space with its botanical gardens and the iconic Scott Memorial Lighthouse on the lake. Community life is anchored by local primary schools, places of worship, and smaller recreational grounds like the Marlborough Playing Fields. Public transport links via bus routes connect residents directly to the city centre and broader Cardiff areas.

Area overview

On average Plasnewydd has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plasnewydd is £48,570 per year. Plasnewydd is home to around 18,278 people, with a population density of about 11,239.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plasnewydd Population
18,278
Population density
11,239.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.22(-12%)
Shoplifting
19.26(+178%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.75(-12%)
Public order
12.47(+40%)
Vehicle crime
10.83(+245%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,148
61%
Other White
1,724
9.43%
Pakistani
822
4.5%
Bangladeshi
646
3.53%
Indian
565
3.09%
Total population: 18,276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,771
47.21%
Level 3 (A level)
4,182
25.41%
No qualifications
1,930
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,140
6.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
692
4.2%
Total 16+ residents: 16,460

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,942
51.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,419
18.38%
Owns outright
1,218
15.78%
Other social rented
710
9.2%
Other forms of private rent
198
2.56%
Total households: 7,721

Property prices in Plasnewydd

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Plasnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £822,000.

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
Detached3£257,000
Flats43£170,000
Semi-Detached9£330,000
Terraced112£275,000

10 years median price trend in Plasnewydd

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

All postcodes in Plasnewydd

CF243JF

City Road

CF243AP

Gordon Road

CF243JJ

City Road

CF243DD

City Road

CF243HS

Arran Street

CF243UR

Plasnewydd

CF244RZ

Inverness Place

CF244TQ

Donald Street

CF235ES

Boverton Street

CF243SE

Roath Court Road

CF243AH

Richmond Crescent

CF243EP

Castle Lane

CF243ES

Milton Street

CF243HA

Upper Kincraig Street

CF243JQ

Strathnairn Street

CF243RD

Oakfield Street

CF244SA

Inverness Place

CF244SD

Dalcross Street

CF243GA

Richmond Road

CF244DQ

Daviot Street

CF243BZ

Bedford Street

CF243DF

Penlline Street

CF243EN

Plasnewydd Road

CF243FD

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243QR

Elm Street

CF244GE

Pen Y Wain Road

CF243GP

Plasnewydd Road

CF243QQ

Elm Street Lane

CF244BB

Pen Y Wain Road

CF244PN

Crwys Road

CF243DB

Bedford Street

CF243ER

Shakespeare Court

CF243FQ

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243PG

Pen Y Lan Road

CF243QN

Partridge Lane

CF243RU

Albany Road

CF243TW

Plasnewydd

CF244RW

Inverness Place

CF244ST

Daviot Court

CF244UB

Dalcross Street

CF244WX

Tyn Y Coed Place

CF243BE

Tavistock Street

CF243FN

Cowper Place

CF243JH

City Road

CF243NS

Albany Road

CF243PX

Connaught Road

CF243RW

Albany Road

CF243WD

Plasnewydd

CF243DT

Oxford Street

CF243QZ

Grouse Street

CF244TB

Arabella Street

CF244UA

Alfred Street

CF243DS

Vere Street

CF243EA

Rose Street

CF243QD

Claude Road

CF243QF

Claude Place

CF244GD

Pen Y Wain Road

CF244TT

Diana Street

CF243EZ

Cottrell Road

CF243HL

Treharris Street

CF243UN

Richmond Road

CF244SS

Daviot Court

CF243TQ

Plasnewydd

CF243FR

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243LJ

Albany Road

CF243PS

Princes Street

CF244SB

Inverness Place

CF243BX

Richmond Road

CF243SP

Southey Street

CF244RJ

Mackintosh Place

CF243SH

Timbers Square

CF240TP

Newport Road

CF241AJ

Newport Road

CF243BW

Richmond Road

CF243JD

City Road

CF243JU

Keppoch Street

CF243QY

Partridge Road

CF244NA

Crwys Road

CF244SL

Daviot Street

CF241AG

Newport Road

CF243BR

Richmond Road

CF243BU

Richmond Road

CF244TJ

Donald Street

CF244TS

Diana Street

CF235EN

Ninian Road

CF243AA

The Parade

CF243JA

Northcote Lane

CF243PY

Connaught Road

CF243RL

Elm Street

CF243RX

Albany Road

CF244TF

Moy Road

CF244RU

Inverness Place

CF244TX

Tyn Y Coed Place

CF235EE

Ninian Road

CF235EW

Werfa Street

CF235HL

Shirley Road

CF243BG

Russell Street

CF243DY

Croft Street

CF243PR

Princes Street

CF244TW

Diana Street

Data Sources

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