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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 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
91
Deprivation level
N/A
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
33.59(-1%)
Shoplifting
17.62(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.06(+8%)
Vehicle crime
12.09(+321%)
Public order
11.71(+42%)
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 £100,000 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
Flats42£176,250
Semi-Detached7£350,000
Terraced115£267,500

10 years median price trend in Plasnewydd

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

All postcodes in Plasnewydd

CF241AL

Plasnewydd

CF244SP

Dalcross Street

CF244TX

Tyn Y Coed Place

CF243PB

Wellfield Road

CF243QP

Partridge Road

CF243HP

Treharris Street

CF243NZ

Wellfield Road

CF243SH

Timbers Square

CF244GE

Pen Y Wain Road

CF243TQ

Plasnewydd

CF244RN

Mackintosh Place

CF244RL

Mackintosh Place

CF235EP

Ninian Road

CF243ER

Shakespeare Court

CF243AL

Gordon Road

CF243WD

Plasnewydd

CF243RY

Albany Road

CF243PZ

Claude Road

CF243RP

Albany Road

CF243RG

Elm Street

CF243AF

The Walk

CF243SE

Roath Court Road

CF243AW

Princes Court

CF235EW

Werfa Street

CF243DZ

Croft Street

CF243AE

East Grove

CF243FR

Wordsworth Avenue

CF243DB

Bedford Street

CF243FG

Plasnewydd

CF243LN

Albany Road

CF244SD

Dalcross Street

CF243JH

City Road

CF243HS

Arran Street

CF243UR

Plasnewydd

CF244SJ

Braeval Street

CF243ES

Milton Street

CF244TD

Moy Road

CF243EE

Clive Place

CF244RW

Inverness Place

CF243BD

Penlline Street

CF243HH

Cyfarthfa Street

CF243DH

St Peters Street

CF243QZ

Grouse Street

CF244TB

Arabella Street

CF243BP

City Road

CF243RS

Albany Road

CF243EL

Pearson Street

CF243AG

The Walk

CF243LR

Bangor Street

CF243HJ

Treharris Street

CF243SJ

Roath Court Place

CF243EP

Castle Lane

CF244TP

Donald Street

CF243FN

Cowper Place

CF243LH

Albany Road

CF240AE

Newport Road

CF243LG

Plasnewydd

CF244UA

Alfred Street

CF244SR

Daviot Street

CF243LE

Montgomery Street

CF243LU

Tullock Street

CF243NA

Bangor Street

CF243RJ

Elm Street

CF243QQ

Elm Street Lane

CF243BN

City Road

CF235HN

Shirley Road

CF243RR

Albany Road

CF244BB

Pen Y Wain Road

CF243BF

Richmond Road

CF244NA

Crwys Road

CF244RZ

Inverness Place

CF243DJ

Castle Lane

CF235EJ

Ninian Road

CF243FL

Woodland Place

CF243TW

Plasnewydd

CF243EY

Cottrell Road

CF243BX

Richmond Road

CF244UB

Dalcross Street

CF243JU

Keppoch Street

CF243YX

Albany Road

CF244GA

Pen Y Wain Place

CF243BR

Richmond Road

CF243EW

City Road

CF243FS

Southey Street

CF244RQ

Mackintosh Place

CF244RJ

Mackintosh Place

CF243JW

Keppoch Street

CF243DL

City Road

CF240AD

Newport Road

CF243QA

Claude Road

CF243EB

Lily Street

CF243JG

City Road

CF243EQ

Teal Street

CF243PX

Connaught Road

CF243LA

Glenroy Street

CF243HA

Upper Kincraig Street

CF243AA

The Parade

CF243AJ

Gordon Road

CF243FT

Cowper Place

CF244SB

Inverness Place

Data Sources

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