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Sub-area · Rhiwbina Village · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 012A

Part of Rhiwbina Village · 2,741 residents

Cardiff 012A is a sub-area in Rhiwbina Village, 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 quartile of UK sub-areas (78th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
83/100
Composite score
Safety
88/100
Higher is safer
Transport
92/100
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 1823%
18–3424%
35–4922%
50–6417%
65+14%
Population2,741
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 person26%Couple with children25%Lone parent11%Other6%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 35.50
White79%Asian11%Black1%Mixed5%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian38%Muslim8%No religion44%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK85%
Born outside UK16%
General health (self-reported)
Good84%Fair11%Bad5%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above48%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications13%

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

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What's it like to rent in Cardiff 012A?

Cardiff 012A sits inside Rhiwbina Village, 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 012A 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 012A?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 012A is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 012A?
Cardiff 012A has a safety score of 88/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 012A?
Transport score: 92/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 012A part of?
Cardiff 012A sits inside the Rhiwbina Village neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.