Canada Road
Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff, Wales
Reality check: At £266,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£266,250) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 20 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Canada Road is located in Cardiff, near Cardiff / Caerdydd, Caerdydd - Cardiff. Crime rates are above average, with 236 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 234m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £266,250, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 64 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: hot
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 Canada Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Better Maindy Centre 409m · 5 min walk
- Tir 3G Tal-y-bont 617m · 8 min walk
- Heath Tennis In The Park 1229m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Whitchurch Road Surgery 317m · 4 min walk
- Gabalfa Clinic 380m · 5 min walk
- The Cardiff Clinic 1526m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cathays Branch and Heritage Library 710m · 9 min walk
- Penylan Library 1866m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Maindy Park 330m · 4 min walk
- Global Gardens 480m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
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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.