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Sub-area · Rhiwbina Village · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 012B

Part of Rhiwbina Village · 1,474 residents

Cardiff 012B is a sub-area in Rhiwbina Village, Cardiff that skews 65+ and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,157 a month, up 4.8% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (55th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
54/100
Composite score
Safety
73/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
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 1822%
18–3414%
35–4921%
50–6421%
65+22%
Population1,474
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 children26%Lone parent7%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 12.40
White94%Asian3%Mixed3%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian47%Muslim2%No religion42%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK94%
Born outside UK6%
General health (self-reported)
Good86%Fair11%Bad3%
Disability prevalence14%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above51%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications9%

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

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

Cardiff 012B 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 012B 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 012B?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 012B is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 012B?
Cardiff 012B has a safety score of 73/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 012B?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 012B part of?
Cardiff 012B sits inside the Rhiwbina Village neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.