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South Riverside

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About

South Riverside sits on the western bank of the River Taff, directly across from Cardiff city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It functions as a practical residential zone for the city, with local shops and services concentrated along its main thoroughfares. The district's proximity to the river and the city centre defines its layout and daily rhythm.

The area is notably home to the Principality Stadium, whose distinctive retractable roof dominates the skyline. This major venue influences the local atmosphere on event days. Riverside Market, a regular community fixture, operates near the river. Green space is provided by Grange Gardens, a sloping park offering views across the city. The Taff Trail runs along the riverbank, providing a direct route for cyclists and pedestrians into the city centre.

Area overview

On average South Riverside has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Riverside is £44,691 per year. South Riverside is home to around 7,461 people, with a population density of about 10,666.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Riverside Population
7,461
Population density
10,666.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.36(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.34(+110%)
Public order
18.23(+122%)
Vehicle crime
16.08(+460%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.68(+114%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,538
34.02%
Bangladeshi
1,080
14.48%
Pakistani
917
12.29%
Other White
718
9.62%
African
506
6.78%
Total population: 7,461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,978
33.69%
No qualifications
1,583
26.96%
Level 3 (A level)
751
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
656
11.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
474
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 5,872

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,155
38.28%
Owns with a mortgage
544
18.03%
Owns outright
522
17.3%
Other social rented
484
16.04%
Social rents from council
218
7.23%
Total households: 3,017

Property prices in South Riverside

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in South Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£310,000
Flats17£148,000
Terraced20£230,000

10 years median price trend in South Riverside

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

All postcodes in South Riverside

CF116FZ

Albert Street

CF116BJ

Wyndham Place

CF116JN

Littleton Street

CF119BA

Murray Walk

CF116AB

Tudor Street

CF116HA

Ninian Park Road

CF116EB

Trevethick Street

CF116HS

Walford Place

CF119FH

Cathedral Road

CF116JB

Ninian Park Road

CF116DS

Wyndham Place

CF116DX

Wells Street

CF116JE

Ninian Park Road

CF119BD

Wellington Street

CF116EL

Gloucester Street

CF116LT

Lower Cathedral Road

CF119FY

Riverside

CF116LG

Brook Street

CF116DZ

Chancery Lane

CF116LY

Coldstream Terrace

CF116HY

Ninian Park Road

CF116LA

Mandeville Place

CF119AF

Cowbridge Road East

CF116DR

Wyndham Street

CF119BH

Canton Court

CF116JD

Ninian Park Road

CF116ES

Brunel Street

CF116LL

Mark Street

CF119DT

West Lee

CF119AG

Cowbridge Road East

CF119BE

Wellington Street

CF119AE

Cowbridge Road East

CF116JQ

Albert Street

CF119DN

Cowbridge Road East

CF116BF

Tudor Street

CF116EZ

Wyndham Place

CF116LB

De Burgh Street

CF116EF

Smeaton Street

CF116RL

Taffs Mead Embankment

CF116LX

Rawden Mews

CF116AR

Fitzhamon Embankment

CF119EW

Clos Dewi Sant

CF116EY

Craddock Street

CF116LE

Heath Street

CF116EP

Neville Place

CF119AB

Coldstream Terrace

CF116DW

Wells Street

CF116BB

Clare Street

CF119SD

Cathedral Road

CF116AE

Tudor Street

CF116DU

Rolls Street

CF116DB

Dugdale Walk

CF116EH

Telford Street

CF116AL

Tudor Street

CF116JA

Ninian Park Road

CF116JZ

Lewis Street

CF119AN

Cowbridge Road East

CF116LW

Lower Cathedral Road

CF116JL

De Croche Place

CF118HA

Philip Street

CF116FW

Picton Walk

CF116FY

South Morgan Place

CF119AS

Graham Walk

CF116EJ

Gloucester Street

CF116AU

Plantagenet Street

CF116LH

Brook Street

CF116ET

Stephenson Street

CF116AZ

Tudor Lane

CF116QL

Clare Road

CF116AW

Beauchamp Street

CF116JP

Albert Street

CF116AX

Beauchamp Street

CF116AF

Tudor Street

CF116HE

The Stone Yard

CF119BG

Canton Court

CF116DY

Wells Street

CF116AD

Tudor Street

CF116AY

Despenser Gardens

CF116EN

Clare Gardens

CF116AN

Fitzhamon Embankment

CF116AG

Despenser Street

CF119BJ

Cowbridge Road East

CF119DU

Cowbridge Road East

CF116HW

Ninian Park Road

CF116AQ

Plantagenet Street

CF116EQ

Machen Place

CF116LP

Neville Street

CF116HZ

Ninian Park Road

CF116NY

Ninian Park Road

CF116EU

Craddock Street

CF116QN

Clare Road

CF116ED

Wyndham Place

CF116AT

Plantagenet Street

CF116LJ

Coldstream Terrace

CF119BL

Wellington Street

CF119AW

Cowbridge Road East

CF116EA

Chancery Lane

CF116LQ

Neville Street

CF116DT

Rolls Street

CF116LR

Neville Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.