Cardiff area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Cardiff start by searching our Cardiff area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Cardiff - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Capital of Wales, Cardiff is the largest city in the country and home to almost 320,000 people[1]. Located in the south of Wales, Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe and also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. Cardiff'ss economy benefits predominantly from the education and health industries, as well as retail, tourism and public administration. The unemployment rate is lower than the national average.
Cardiff experiences a mild climate. Temperatures average 16ðC in summer and 4.5ðC in winter[2]. Rainfall is generally lower in Cardiff compared to the rest of Wales. The city centre is much warmer than the outer regions of Cardiff ch as the South Wales Valleys.
The public transport system in Cardiff is extensive and is serviced by railway and bus networks. The city is home to Cardiff Central Railway, the largest in Wales, and Cardiff International Airport, the only international airport in Wales. The airport is located about 12 miles south west of the city centre.
Cardiff Property Market
Cardiff's city centre encompasses the areas ofÃ| Cardiff< Bay, Adamsdown, Butetown Cathays, Gabalfa , Grangetown, Penylan, Plasnewydd, Roath and Splott. Due to the close proximity to Cardiff University, there are many students livng in rental properties in central Cardiff. North of the centre, Cathays, Gabalfa and Plasnewydd, are also popular living areas for students. Cardiff Bay is considered to be one of the trendiest areas to live.
In the suburban region of Cardiff, areas such as Ely and Fairwater to the west have a large number of housing estates. Areas to the north and north east such as Llandaff, Heath, Lisvane and Cyncoed are a mixture of middle class properties, as well as some of the most expensive properties in Wales.