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Riverside

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Riverside Population

13,754

Population density

5,289.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£395,000	£242,000	£310,000	£444,500	£484,100
Flats	54	£206,875	£88,100	£141,250	£245,000	£441,750
Semi-Detached	7	£396,000	£276,997	£340,000	£540,500	£826,000
Terraced	69	£345,000	£220,000	£265,500	£520,000	£716,000

10 years median price trend in Riverside

All postcodes in Riverside

CF119EL

Wyndham Road

CF119EZ

Picton Place

CF119HA

Cathedral Road

CF119PW

Llandaff Road

CF119PX

Llandaff Road

CF119EQ

Severn Grove

CF119NU

Conway Road

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