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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

CF243LQ

Bangor Street

CF243PA

Wellfield Road

CF243AG

The Walk

CF243AX

West Grove Court

CF243BN

City Road

CF243FE

Richmond Road

CF243HP

Treharris Street

CF243JE

City Road

CF243LL

Albany Road

CF243PZ

Claude Road

CF243RG

Elm Street

CF243AU

Princes Court

CF243DG

Northcote Lane

CF243HB

Upper Kincraig Street

CF243JP

Strathnairn Street

CF243LN

Albany Road

CF241AH

Newport Road

CF243LB

Glenroy Street

CF243SA

Arran Place

CF243GN

Plasnewydd Road

CF243LR

Bangor Street

CF243QL

Elm Street Lane

CF240AQ

Plasnewydd

CF240AU

Newport Road

CF243DU

Oxford Lane

CF243EX

Cottrell Road

CF243GB

Plasnewydd

CF243JL

Strathnairn Street

CF243LZ

Montgomery Street

CF243RP

Albany Road

CF243YZ

Albany Road

CF244SQ

Daviot Street

CF243BJ

City Road

CF243ED

Byron Street

CF243HT

Arran Street

CF243PE

Wellfield Road

CF243RA

Woodcock Street

CF243RH

Elm Street

CF243RY

Albany Road

CF235HQ

Morlais Street

CF241RH

The Court

CF243JN

Strathnairn Street

CF244TN

Donald Street

CF243BP

City Road

CF243HQ

Treharris Street

CF243PU

Connaught Road

CF243QJ

Oakfield Street

CF243QS

Elm Street

CF243QT

Elm Street

CF244TH

Moy Road

CF243DE

St Peters Court

CF243DN

City Road

CF243DX

Shelley Walk

CF243HF

Cyfarthfa Street

CF243HG

Cyfarthfa Street

CF243JY

Glenroy Street

CF243LU

Tullock Street

CF243PJ

Wellfield Road

CF243EL

Pearson Street

CF244TD

Moy Road

CF243UX

Richmond Road

CF244RS

Mackintosh Place

CF244RY

Inverness Place

CF244SJ

Braeval Street

CF244TU

Diana Street

CF243DJ

Castle Lane

CF243FG

Plasnewydd

CF244RL

Mackintosh Place

CF235EF

Ninian Road

CF243LX

Angus Street

CF243QH

Elm Street Lane

CF243RJ

Elm Street

CF244RN

Mackintosh Place

CF240AE

Newport Road

CF243BS

Richmond Road

CF243EG

Russell Street

CF243HH

Cyfarthfa Street

CF243RR

Albany Road

CF235EG

Ninian Road

CF243LT

Essich Street

CF243AN

West Grove

CF243BY

Lowther Road

CF243EB

Lily Street

CF243EU

Richmond Road

CF243FL

Woodland Place

CF243PD

Wellfield Place

CF243RB

Snipe Street

CF243SF

Roath Court Road

CF235EJ

Ninian Road

CF240YP

Plasnewydd

CF243NZ

Wellfield Road

CF243QX

Partridge Road

CF243SB

Roath Court Road

CF243YR

Wellfield Road

CF244SH

Moy Road

CF243LA

Glenroy Street

CF243NA

Bangor Street

CF243QW

Partridge Road

CF244SX

Arabella Street

CF235HP

Tydfil Place

Data Sources

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