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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

CF243DR

City Road

CF243DZ

Croft Street

CF243FA

Plasnewydd Road

CF243JG

City Road

CF243RT

Albany Road

CF243YW

Albany Road

CF244GB

Pen Y Wain Road

CF243AY

Richmond Road

CF243AZ

St Peters Street

CF243EE

Clive Place

CF243NT

Albany Road

CF244SP

Dalcross Street

CF235EL

Ninian Road

CF243HD

Plasnewydd Place

CF243SG

Timbers Square

CF244SZ

Arabella Street

CF244TE

Moy Road

CF243BQ

City Road

CF243EW

City Road

CF240AB

Plasnewydd

CF243LE

Montgomery Street

CF243LP

Albany Road

CF243LS

Lochaber Street

CF243QB

Claude Road

CF244GF

Pen Y Wain Road

CF244SW

Arabella Street

CF244TZ

Alfred Street

CF235HH

Fairoak Road

CF243AS

Richmond Road

CF243AW

Princes Court

CF243HN

Treharris Street

CF243RQ

Albany Road

CF244RQ

Mackintosh Place

CF244TL

Donald Street

CF244TY

Alfred Street

CF241RG

Newport Road

CF243AJ

Gordon Road

CF243DH

St Peters Street

CF243DQ

City Road

CF243HJ

Treharris Street

CF244RR

Mackintosh Place

CF244SF

Violet Row

CF241AL

Plasnewydd

CF241XP

St Margaret's Crescent

CF243AT

Richmond Road

CF243BD

Penlline Street

CF243BT

Richmond Road

CF243SD

Roath Court Road

CF244RX

Inverness Place

CF243DW

Dylan Place

CF243EJ

Talworth Street

CF243HR

Arran Street

CF244TA

Arabella Street

CF244TR

Donald Street

CF235EQ

Ninian Road

CF240AD

Newport Road

CF243AQ

Richmond Road

CF235EP

Ninian Road

CF240TB

West Grove

CF243FT

Cowper Place

CF243YX

Albany Road

CF244RP

Mackintosh Place

CF244SR

Daviot Street

CF243AL

Gordon Road

CF243AR

Richmond Road

CF243FX

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243PW

Connaught Road

CF243QU

Teal Street

CF243RZ

Albany Road

CF243SL

Princes Street

CF243DL

City Road

CF243EF

Hardy Place

CF243EQ

Teal Street

CF243EY

Cottrell Road

CF243HE

Cyfarthfa Street

CF243LD

Bangor Lane

CF243LH

Albany Road

CF243LY

Angus Street

CF243QE

Claude Road

CF243RE

Oakfield Street

CF244SE

Dalcross Street

CF235ET

Kelvin Road

CF235HN

Shirley Road

CF243BF

Richmond Road

CF243FP

Southey Street

CF243JW

Keppoch Street

CF243JX

Glenroy Street

CF244NS

Crwys Place

CF243AF

The Walk

CF243DA

Bedford Street

CF243HU

Arran Street

CF243JB

City Road

CF243LW

Angus Street

CF243PB

Wellfield Road

CF243SN

Princes Avenue

CF244SY

Arabella Street

CF244TG

Moy Road

CF235EH

Ninian Road

CF243BL

City Road

CF243FS

Southey Street

Data Sources

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