Marlborough Terrace
Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff, Wales
Reality check: At £202,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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.
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (15) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £202,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates 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
Marlborough Terrace is located in Cardiff, near Cardiff / Caerdydd, Caerdydd - Cardiff. Crime is a significant concern, with 308 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Blackweir) is 111m away. The median property price is £202,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 47 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Marlborough Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Better Maindy Centre 295m · 4 min walk
- Sport Wales National Centre 899m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Cardiff Clinic 873m · 11 min walk
- Gabalfa Clinic 919m · 12 min walk
- Whitchurch Road Surgery 1019m · 13 min walk
- Saint David's Hospital 1370m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cathays Branch and Heritage Library 709m · 9 min walk
- Canton Library 1564m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Maindy Park 413m · 5 min walk
- Bute Park 987m · 12 min walk
- Sophia Gardens 1086m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Heath Street — Cardiff47
- Canton Court — Cardiff47
- Drake Walk — Cardiff38
- Colum Road — Cardiff46
- Tyndall Street — Cardiff38
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.