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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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Plasnewydd Population

18,278

Population density

11,239.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£257,000	£151,700	£198,500	£293,500	£322,700
Flats	43	£170,000	£107,750	£149,000	£209,000	£262,500
Semi-Detached	9	£330,000	£216,400	£248,000	£352,000	£434,000
Terraced	112	£275,000	£212,200	£253,063	£317,500	£505,575

10 years median price trend in Plasnewydd

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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