Berthwin Street
Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff, Wales
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety (25), environment (35), and school access (10) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£540,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 10 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Berthwin Street is located in Cardiff, near Cardiff / Caerdydd, Caerdydd - Cardiff. Crime is a significant concern, with 372 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 65m away. The median property price is £540,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Berthwin Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Sport Wales National Centre 561m · 7 min walk
- Cardiff Pilates Studio 683m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Cardiff Clinic 176m · 2 min walk
- Canna Surgery 659m · 8 min walk
- Saint David's Hospital 771m · 10 min walk
- Gabalfa Clinic 1475m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Canton Library 764m · 10 min walk
- Cathays Branch and Heritage Library 1492m · 19 min walk
- Cardiff Central Library 1934m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Sophia Gardens 728m · 9 min walk
- Thompson's Park 827m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Loftus Street — Cardiff44
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- Vachell Road — Cardiff44
- Sneyd Street — Cardiff44
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.