Moving to Cardiff
Cardiff, Wales
Getting around
Cardiff Central provides GWR services to London Paddington and Transport for Wales links across South Wales. City bus services and a growing South Wales Metro rail network.
Commute to London: 2 hours by train
Key neighbourhoods
Pontcanna
~£320,000Leafy inner suburb near Bute Park with cafés on Cathedral Road and a strong community feel popular with young professionals.
Canton
~£270,000Diverse and vibrant area with independent shops on Cowbridge Road East and a growing food scene.
Roath
~£280,000Characterful area near Roath Park lake with Victorian terraces, City Road restaurants, and a bohemian atmosphere.
Cardiff Bay
~£230,000Regenerated waterfront with modern apartments, the Wales Millennium Centre, and the Senedd.
Whitchurch
~£300,000Family-friendly suburb in the north of the city with good schools, parks, and easy access to the Taff Trail.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Cardiff is £1,717 per year, set by Cardiff Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- The Taff Trail cycle path runs from Cardiff Bay all the way to Brecon through beautiful scenery.
- Cardiff is very compact and most of the city centre is walkable.
- Bute Park is one of the finest urban parks in the UK, stretching from the castle to the river.
- The South Wales Metro is expanding and will significantly improve suburban rail connections.
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