Living in Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Thinking of moving to Cardiff? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Cardiff, South Glamorgan - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Cardiff
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Cardiff
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surgery | St Davids Court, 68a Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 029 20379510 |
| Llandaff Fields Medical Practice | Canton Court, Wellington Street, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 0844 4778710 |
| Taff Riverside Practice | Wellington Street, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 029 20803200 |
| The City Surgery | 187 City Road, Roath, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 029 20437980 |
| Cardiff Health Access Practice | Cardiff and Vale His, Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 02921 835449 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Cardiff
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 36 Queen Street, Cardiff | 0.1 mi | 02920 231291 |
| Boots | Unit 1-2, B B C Building, Central Square, Cardiff | 0.3 mi | 02920 236279 |
| Health Plus Pharmacy | 54 Clare Road, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 02920 635750 |
| Woodville Road Pharmacy | 74 Woodville Road, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 02920 227835 |
| City Pharmacy | Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Newport Road, Cardiff | 0.7 mi | 02920 492832 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Cardiff
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golate Dental Practice | Golate Court, Golate Street, Cardiff | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 54 Charles Street, Cardiff | 0.3 mi | |
| Hmp Cardiff | Dental Department, Knox Road, Cardiff | 0.5 mi | |
| The Parade Specialist Dental Centre | 23 the Parade, Roath, Cardiff | 0.5 mi | |
| Cardiff and Vale U H B | St. Davids Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff | 0.6 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Cardiff
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 97, 140, QUEEN STREET | £118,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 200, ALTOLUSSO, BUTE TERRACE | £110,000 | Flat | Mar 2026 |
| 249, LANDMARK PLACE | £100,000 | Flat | Nov 2025 |
| 113, MERIDIAN PLAZA, BUTE TERRACE | £157,000 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| 244, LANDMARK PLACE | £150,000 | Flat | Apr 2025 |
| FLAT 24, 140, QUEEN STREET | £230,000 | Flat | Aug 2024 |
| FLAT 1, ALTOLUSSO, BUTE TERRACE | £120,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| FLAT 288, ALTOLUSSO, BUTE TERRACE | £163,000 | Flat | Jun 2025 |
| FLAT 290, ALTOLUSSO, BUTE TERRACE | £300,000 | Flat | Mar 2025 |
| FLAT 207, ALTOLUSSO, BUTE TERRACE | £200,000 | Flat | Jan 2025 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Cardiff
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Adamsdown Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Kitchener Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
Broadband in Cardiff
Local Amenities in Cardiff
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Friary Gardens 0.1 mi
- City Hall Lawn 0.2 mi
- Gorsedd Gardens 0.3 mi
- Blackfriars Friary Gardens 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- M&S Foodhall 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.3 mi
- Spar 0.3 mi
- Eastern Chinese Supermarket 0.4 mi
- Uni Market 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Cardiff Central Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Cathays Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Ninian Park Rail Station 1 mi
- Grangetown (Cardiff) Rail Station 1.1 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Laserclinics 0.1 mi
- The ME Clinic 0.3 mi
- Boots 0.3 mi
- Portland Body Clinic 0.4 mi
- Cardiff University - Park Place Surgery 0.4 mi
Planning & Heritage in Cardiff
No special planning designations found near the town centre.