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About

Riverside ward lies directly west of Cardiff city centre, across the River Taff. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is bordered by Pontcanna to the north and Grangetown to the south. The ward includes the Principality Stadium, a major venue for international rugby and concerts, which dominates the riverside skyline.

The community is served by local businesses along Cowbridge Road East and Tudor Street. The Taff Trail recreational path runs along the river, providing a green route for cyclists and pedestrians into the city centre. Riverside is also home to the historic Chapter Arts Centre, a cultural hub in a former school building that houses cinemas, theatre spaces, and cafes.

Area overview

On average Riverside has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Riverside is £51,436 per year. Riverside is home to around 13,754 people, with a population density of about 5,289.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Riverside Population
13,754
Population density
5,289.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.26(+29%)
Shoplifting
21.08(+204%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.05(+31%)
Vehicle crime
17.52(+458%)
Public order
15.63(+75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,503
54.56%
Other White
1,181
8.59%
Bangladeshi
1,131
8.22%
Pakistani
1,055
7.67%
African
579
4.21%
Total population: 13,752

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,585
49.25%
No qualifications
2,049
18.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,339
11.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,052
9.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
659
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 11,340

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,281
36.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,420
23.02%
Owns outright
1,351
21.9%
Other social rented
654
10.6%
Social rents from council
270
4.38%
Total households: 6,169

Property prices in Riverside

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Riverside 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 Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£395,000
Flats54£206,875
Semi-Detached7£396,000
Terraced69£345,000

10 years median price trend in Riverside

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

All postcodes in Riverside

CF119FY

Riverside

CF119NQ

Romilly Crescent

CF119NY

Springfield Place

CF116AT

Plantagenet Street

CF116DS

Wyndham Place

CF116RL

Taffs Mead Embankment

CF119EA

Severn Road

CF119HT

Iestyn Street

CF119JB

Cathedral Road

CF119NZ

Springfield Place

CF116HW

Ninian Park Road

CF119BU

Ryder Street

CF119DH

King's Road

CF119HU

Iestynian Avenue

CF119EJ

Wyndham Road

CF116BY

Lower Cathedral Road

CF116DT

Rolls Street

CF116EL

Gloucester Street

CF119BE

Wellington Street

CF119BY

Talbot Place

CF119DL

Sneyd Street

CF119DS

Severn Road

CF119EY

Severn Grove

CF119JL

Heol Wilf Wooller

CF119NT

Conway Road

CF119QH

Cathedral Road

CF116DZ

Chancery Lane

CF116FY

South Morgan Place

CF116LE

Heath Street

CF119FD

Severn Grove

CF119NX

Turberville Place

CF119BL

Wellington Street

CF119HD

Cathedral Road

CF119SN

Penhill Road

CF116JN

Littleton Street

CF119FA

Romilly Crescent

CF119HB

Cathedral Road

CF116AR

Fitzhamon Embankment

CF119DJ

Pitman Street

CF119DU

Cowbridge Road East

CF119PH

Cathedral Road

CF116BG

Albert Street

CF116DP

Wells Street Lane

CF119BS

Ryder Street

CF119DZ

Severn Road

CF119HP

Plasturton Place

CF119JN

Teilo Street

CF119SZ

Green Street

CF119UH

Wyndham Crescent

CF116AS

Plantagenet Street

CF116BJ

Wyndham Place

CF116ED

Wyndham Place

CF116JL

De Croche Place

CF119AF

Cowbridge Road East

CF119HW

Sophia Close

CF116LX

Rawden Mews

CF119NP

Romilly Crescent

CF119LL

Cathedral Road

CF119PL

Cathedral Road

CF119PS

Penhill Road

CF119QE

Bloom Street

CF119XR

Sophia Close

CF119HN

Plasturton Avenue

CF119HX

Fairleigh Court

CF119LA

Mortimer Road

CF119PF

Conway Road

CF52AY

Western Avenue

CF116LH

Brook Street

CF118HA

Philip Street

CF119QL

The Crescent

CF119FT

Tair Erw Gain

CF119HH

Plasturton Avenue

CF119JQ

Denbigh Street

CF119JW

Fairleigh Road

CF119PR

Penhill Road

CF116AY

Despenser Gardens

CF116EF

Smeaton Street

CF116LJ

Coldstream Terrace

CF119FS

Sophia Close

CF116AB

Tudor Street

CF116AF

Tudor Street

CF116HY

Ninian Park Road

CF119BG

Canton Court

CF119BR

Ryder Street

CF119PE

Romilly Crescent

CF116AP

Plantagenet Street

CF116BB

Clare Street

CF116EA

Chancery Lane

CF119BP

Hamilton Street

CF119HS

Pontcanna Street

CF119AG

Cowbridge Road East

CF119JH

Berthwin Street

CF116DB

Dugdale Walk

CF116DU

Rolls Street

CF119DW

Cowbridge Road East

CF119EH

Wyndham Crescent

CF119FN

Cathedral Road

CF119LN

Cathedral Road

CF119LQ

Cathedral Road

CF116LY

Coldstream Terrace

Data Sources

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