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Cardiff City Centre

Cardiff City Centre scores 67/100 overall. Strong transport connectivity with 6 stations (including Cathays and Cardiff Bay) and 41 bus stops. 1,064 amenities including 55 schools and 323 food/drink venues. Crime is elevated at 3,683 incidents over 3 months, with violent crime at 33%. WIMD decile 6 indicates moderate deprivation, ranked 999 of 1,909 Welsh LSOAs. 567 parks and green spaces contribute to a strong environment score.

67

Overall score, out of 100

£250,000

Average property price

~370,000 (city)

Population

CF10 1EP

Sample postcode

By the dimensions

Every dimension. Every weight. Every reason.

Safety & Crime

5 / 100 · weight 20%

3,683 crimes over 3 months (1,228/month). Most common: Violent Crime (31%). Violent crime: 33% of total. Trend: falling.

Transport Links

95 / 100 · weight 20%

6 rail/tube stations within 2km. 41 bus stops within 500m. Nearby: Cathays station, Cardiff Bay station, Ninian Park station.

Amenities & Services

95 / 100 · weight 20%

1,064 amenities nearby: 55 schools, 323 food/drink, 27 healthcare, 45 shops, 567 parks/leisure.

Demographics & Economy

59 / 100 · weight 20%

WIMD 2025 decile 6/10 (moderate deprivation). Ranked 999 of 1,909 Welsh LSOAs (52nd percentile). LSOA: Cathays 11.

Environment & Quality

80 / 100 · weight 20%

Flood data unavailable (Wales, outside Environment Agency coverage). 567 parks/green spaces nearby.

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64

Moving

65

Business

70

Investing

67

Research

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5 sections of detailed reasoning. 4 personalised recommendations for this area. The raw signals behind every score, attributed to the source.

6 sections · 7 sources · methodology 1.3.0

  • Safety & Crime Analysis
  • Transport Links Analysis
  • Amenities & Services Analysis
  • Demographics & Economy Analysis
  • Environment & Quality Analysis
  • 4 personalised recommendations

More UK areas

Compare against other UK areas.

Central London

Scores 47 out of 100.

Manchester City Centre

Scores 75 out of 100.

Liverpool City Centre

Scores 65 out of 100.

Glasgow City Centre

Scores 65 out of 100.

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