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Sub-area · South Riverside · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 042D

Part of South Riverside · 2,027 residents

Cardiff 042D is a sub-area in South Riverside, 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 top quartile of UK sub-areas (13th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
35/100
Composite score
Safety
18/100
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 1820%
18–3438%
35–4921%
50–6413%
65+8%
Population2,027
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 person39%Couple with children13%Lone parent9%Other16%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 65.40
White44%Asian38%Black8%Mixed4%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian20%Muslim36%No religion30%Other9%
Country of birth
Born in UK63%
Born outside UK37%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair12%Bad5%
Disability prevalence15%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above39%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications24%

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

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What's it like to rent in Cardiff 042D?

Cardiff 042D sits inside South Riverside, 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 042D 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 042D?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 042D is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 042D?
Cardiff 042D has a safety score of 18/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 042D?
Transport score: 72/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 042D part of?
Cardiff 042D sits inside the South Riverside neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.