B
Liveable Score

Good Area

A+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

A+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCardiff
Crime Rate
Average for a UK city
8% above the national average.
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Interactive liveability map of Cardiff showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Cardiff boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Riverside

suburb

C+

0.9 km away

Cathays

suburb

B

1.3 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Adequate
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Ample
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Ample
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Birchgrove
Train
train
Rhiwbina
Train
train
Whitchurch (Cardiff)
Train
motorway
J32M4
Motorway
motorway
J30M4
Motorway
motorway
J29A48(M)
Motorway
motorway
J33M4
Motorway
motorway
J29M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Bryn Deri Primary School
Tongwynlais Primary School

Cardiff House Prices

The average house price in Cardiff is £287,467, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Cardiff house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Cardiff graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£287,467

Detached house prices

£456,646

Flats and maisonettes prices

£167,511

Semi-detached house prices

£335,075

Terraced house prices

£275,828

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cardiff a nice place to live?

Cardiff is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Cardiff.

How safe is Cardiff?

Cardiff has an average crime rate for a UK city, with around 81 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 8% above the national average, and about average for Cardiff.

What are the demographics of Cardiff?

The majority of residents in Cardiff identify as White (British) (74%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.