House Prices in Cardiff
£260,000
Average
£420,000
Detached
£275,000
Semi-Detached
£230,000
Terraced
£175,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Cardiff
Cardiff consistently ranks among the UK's best cities for quality of life. It is the youngest capital city in Europe by average age, with a growing tech and creative sector, the BBC Drama Village, and strong public sector employment. Property is cheaper than Bristol or London while offering a genuine capital city experience.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Cardiff is a compact, walkable capital city with an outstanding quality of life. Cardiff Bay has been transformed into a waterfront destination with the Wales Millennium Centre, Senedd, and restaurants. The city centre has the covered arcades — Victorian and Edwardian shopping lanes unique to Cardiff. Bute Park provides green space right in the centre, and the Principality Stadium hosts rugby internationals and concerts.
Transport & Commuting
Cardiff Central Station connects to London Paddington in 2 hours, with the South Wales Main Line and Valley Lines covering the region. Cardiff Airport is 12 miles west. The M4 runs along the northern edge of the city. The new South Wales Metro is improving local transport significantly.
Train to London
2h 00m to London Paddington
Nearest Motorway
M4, A48(M)
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- Cardiff High School
- Whitchurch High School
- Ysgol Glantaf
Universities
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Cardiff
Pontcanna
Canton
Roath
Cyncoed
Whitchurch
Llandaff
Property Buying Tips for Cardiff
Pontcanna and Canton are the trendiest areas with Victorian terraces and a village feel. Roath and Cathays are popular with young professionals. Cyncoed and Lisvane are premium family suburbs. For first-time buyers, Splott and Adamsdown are regenerating quickly with lower prices. Cardiff Bay apartments suit investors.
Local Authority
Council
Cardiff Council
Council Tax
£1,580 (Band D)
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