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Plasnewydd

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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 average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£259,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £305K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Plasnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £822,000.

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-Detached4£396,000£353
Terraced114£270,000£297
Detached3£257,000£324
Flats37£162,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plasnewydd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,000£315,000£198,975
2017£332,000£112,000£254,500£195,000
2018£303,750£125,000£285,000£210,000
2019£289,500£133,000£335,000£211,750
2020£267,000£130,000£318,525£220,000
2021£230,000£135,000£305,000£227,655
2022£482,500£160,000£365,000£250,000
2023£270,000£160,000£425,000£251,625
2024£322,500£152,500£377,500£250,000
2025£257,000£178,000£270,000£275,000
2026£152,000£267,250
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.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£234£213
2017£236£219£230£216
2018£276£223£215£224
2019£304£244£234£236
2020£198£242£242£240
2021£337£249£249£261
2022£289£275£273£280
2023£248£280£290£281
2024£227£308£275£287
2025£324£320£322£288
2026£271£313
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.