B+
Liveable Score

Very good area

£294kAverage sold price
20%abovenational crime average
B+

Outdoor spaces

A+

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

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Living for the weekendDinner & drinksParklifeNo car needed
Demographics
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Interactive liveability map of Roath 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. Roath 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

Cathays

suburb

B

1.0 km away

Penylan

suburb

B+

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Heath High Level
Train

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Albany Primary School
Roath Park Primary School
Ysgol Y Berllan Deg

Roath House Prices

The average house price in Roath is £293,728, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Roath house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£540,000

Flats and maisonettes prices

£175,425

Semi-detached house prices

£392,079

Terraced house prices

£311,939

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roath a nice place to live?

Yes, Roath is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cardiff. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out.

How safe is Roath?

Roath has an above average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 90 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 20% above the national average, and 15% above the Cardiff average.

What are the demographics of Roath?

The majority of residents in Roath identify as White (British) (64%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (75%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.