Wales · Wales
Living in Cardiff
The Welsh capital, a waterfront reborn, a castle in the centre, and green space everywhere.
Population around 370,000
What Cardiff is like
Cardiff is compact, green and sociable, with a regenerated bay, handsome Victorian suburbs like Pontcanna and Roath, and quick access to the coast and the Brecon Beacons.
Education
Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of South Wales give it a large student population.
Getting around
Direct trains to London in under two hours, extensive local rail, and Cardiff Airport.
Jobs & economy
Government and public services, media (a major BBC and broadcasting hub), finance and tech.
The property market
The average home in Cardiff sold for £271,166 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Capital-city amenities at good value
- Bay, castle and parks
- Coast and Brecon Beacons nearby
- Strong media and public sector