City Pop. 335,690

Living in Cardiff: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cardiff scores 68/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

The CF10 district averages 63/100, putting Cardiff 5 points above its own postcode area. That is 18 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (89) and lifestyle (83). For the surrounding area, see CF10 postcode district.

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Cardiff scores 68 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 11,015 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 4,402 crimes

↓ 14% below national average

Shoplifting 3,879 crimes

↑ 49% above national average

Public order 3,671 crimes

↑ 68% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 2,870 crimes

↑ 25% above national average

other 9,159 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 1,501 crimes
2 Parking Area 852 crimes
3 Petrol Station 833 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³

Green Space 90

Parks Ample 219

Sports Pitches Ample 241

Allotments Ample 22

Golf Courses Ample 7

Tennis Courts Ample 88

Bowling Greens Ample 19

Playgrounds Ample 130

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital12 mi

Southmead Hospital21.1 mi

St Michael's Hospital21.2 mi

Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks70%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%

47 GP surgeries in area

GP capacity1,616 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)85.2%

available across Cardiff

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 6,332 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate53.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.7%Unemployed4.2%Retired17.3%Student12%Other inactive12.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary25.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership58.5%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

Council tax Cardiff · 2025-26

A £1,284

B £1,498

C £1,712

D £1,926

E £2,354

F £2,782

G £3,210

H £3,852

Energy South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Heath Low Level 0.9 mi

Cathays 1 mi

Heath High Level 1 mi

J32 M4 2.8 mi

J32 M4 3.3 mi

J30 M4 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 205

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 531

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 257

Retail Shopping Ample 1435

Takeaways Ample 317

Fitness Ample 98

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£263,000	2,029
Detached	£450,000	253
Semi-detached	£300,000	514
Terraced	£265,000	808
Flat / Maisonette	£162,250	454

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff a nice place to live?

Yes, Cardiff is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Cardiff is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cardiff?

Cardiff has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 34,996 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Cardiff?

The current median house price in Cardiff is £263,000, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £450,000, semi-detached £300,000, terraced £265,000, flat £162,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 2,029 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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