Highbury Place

Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff, Wales

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £110,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 18% 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.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (43) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £110,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

55
Liveability Score
Top 34% in CardiffTop 20% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 7 transactions — median not shown, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Highbury Place is located in Cardiff, near Cardiff / Caerdydd, Caerdydd - Cardiff. Crime rates are above average, with 293 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), convenience (3), and dentist (1). The closest is Wilson Road Fish Bar (fast food, 43m). The nearest transport stop is 117m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £110,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (43)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (7 sales)
7
Transactions (2014–2024)

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 7 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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Nearby Amenities

Wilson Road Fish Bar43m (0.5 min walk)
The Square Pizza Co.46m (0.6 min walk)
Ely Pharmacy49m (0.6 min walk)
The Taste51m (0.6 min walk)
New Foundations53m (0.7 min walk)
Polski Sklep55m (0.7 min walk)
Greggs59m (0.7 min walk)
Wilson Road Dental Surgery63m (0.8 min walk)
Mr Chips70m (0.9 min walk)
Wilson Road Post Office71m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Highbury Place, with detailed information for each.

hospitals (2)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

Transport Links

St Francis Centre bus_stop117m
Foxglove Close bus_stop144m
St Francis School bus_stop162m
Parker Road bus_stop168m
Wilson Road bus_stop246m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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