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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
10/10
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

Median price£212,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £249K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £262 per square foot) in South Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,398 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£297,500£318
Terraced24£230,000£257
Flats18£148,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Riverside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£109,500£240,000£165,500
2017£129,000£160,000£160,000
2018£125,000£190,000£177,000
2019£137,500£195,000£180,000
2020£130,000£170,000£195,000
2021£151,750£195,000£204,000
2022£156,000£240,000£237,500
2023£140,000£221,000£226,500
2024£172,595£257,500£240,000
2025£148,000£297,500£240,000
2026£145,000£351,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Riverside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£203£160
2017£199£204£176
2018£226£229£184
2019£236£252£187
2020£217£234£200
2021£236£248£220
2022£229£283£228
2023£252£280£220
2024£272£305£237
2025£242£316£239
2026£256£327£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Riverside in the last year.

All postcodes in South Riverside

CF116AA

Tudor Street

CF116BD

Clare Street

CF116JJ

Railway Terrace

CF119SH

Riverside

CF116JX

Mandeville Street

CF119DR

West Lee

CF116FX

South Morgan Place

CF116JG

Ninian Park Road

CF116NB

Brook Street

CF116HT

Kitchener Road

CF116LS

Neville Street

CF116DQ

Wyndham Street

CF116HX

Ninian Park Road

CF116LD

De Burgh Street

CF116JH

Lyndhurst Street

CF116JY

Lewis Street

CF116AP

Plantagenet Street

CF116EW

Craddock Street

CF116LN

Green Street

CF116LF

Rawden Place

CF116DP

Wells Street Lane

CF116AS

Plantagenet Street

CF119AT

Colborne Walk

CF116HU

Kingston Road

CF116BY

Lower Cathedral Road

CF119AD

Cowbridge Road East

CF116EG

Rennie Street

CF116BG

Albert Street

CF116JF

Ninian Park Road

CF119SB

Cathedral Road

CF119AR

Albert Walk

CF116AH

Tudor Street

CF116EE

Mansfield Street

CF119EX

Clos Dewi Sant

CF116FA

Smeaton Street

CF116EX

Craddock Street

CF116LU

Lower Cathedral Road

CF116AJ

Tudor Street

CF116ER

Machen Place

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.