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Living in Cardiff: Property Area Guide

Cardiff, Wales · Population 362,000

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

University Hospital of WalesUniversity Hospital Llandough

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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