Clarence Embankment
Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff, Wales
Reality check: At £245,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 50% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 50% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 50% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£245,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 15 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Clarence Embankment is located in Cardiff, near Cardiff / Caerdydd, Caerdydd - Cardiff. Crime is a significant concern, with 588 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 327 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 81m away. The median property price is £245,000, with strong growth of 50% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: warm
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 Clarence Embankment, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- CF11 Fitness 439m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 1050m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Butetown Medical Practice 830m · 10 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital 1552m · 19 min walk
- Cardiff South Dialysis Unit 1746m · 22 min walk
- Laserclinics 1883m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hamadryad Park 242m · 3 min walk
- Canal Park South 271m · 3 min walk
- Pocket Park 359m · 4 min walk
- Windsor Esplanade Park 427m · 5 min walk
- Canal Park 572m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Diamond Street — Cardiff45
- Topaz Street — Cardiff46
- Eleanor Place — Cardiff46
- Pomeroy Street — Cardiff46
- Clarence Place — 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.
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