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Sub-area · Cathays North · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 028B

Part of Cathays North · 2,012 residents

Cardiff 028B is a sub-area in Cathays North, Cardiff that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,157 a month, up 4.8% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom decile of UK sub-areas (98th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
91/100
Composite score
Safety
99/100
Higher is safer
Transport
72/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1814%
18–3464%
35–4910%
50–645%
65+7%
Population2,012
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person25%Couple with children12%Lone parent4%Other34%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 46.10
White71%Asian19%Black3%Mixed5%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian24%Muslim7%No religion53%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK75%
Born outside UK25%
General health (self-reported)
Good91%Fair7%Bad2%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above43%
Apprenticeship2%
No qualifications5%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Cardiff 028B?

Cardiff 028B sits inside Cathays North, part of the wider Cardiff council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Cardiff 028B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Cardiff 028B?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 028B is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 028B?
Cardiff 028B has a safety score of 99/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 028B?
Transport score: 72/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 028B part of?
Cardiff 028B sits inside the Cathays North neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.