Rhiwbina Village
Cardiff 012 · 4 sub-areas · 7,721 residents
Cardiff 012 is a residential neighbourhood within Cardiff, home to around 7,700 people across a broad age spread. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,070 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area sits close to a mainline rail station, making it practical for Cardiff commuters. The degree-holder share here is well above the Welsh average.
Rhiwbina Village is a green, lower-density part of Cardiff — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Rhiwbina Village?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,157 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Rhiwbina Village in Cardiff
Living in Rhiwbina Village
Cardiff 012 stands out within the city for its demographic balance. Unlike the student-heavy inner neighbourhoods or the newer-build outer suburbs, this area draws a genuinely mixed population — families, working-age professionals and a sizeable older contingent all sharing the same streets. Around one in five residents is over 65, which gives the area a more settled, established character than much of central Cardiff.
Rents here are competitive. A 2-bed runs around £1,070 a month — below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 and a meaningful saving against Cardiff's pricier western suburbs. Three-bed homes come in around £1,190, making this one of the more practical options for families who want space without a big rent premium. Median property prices sit at just under £400,000, which is relatively high for Cardiff; the deposit hurdle is around 6.1 years of savings at median income, so this is an area where many residents end up renting for longer before buying.
The population skews educated: just over half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is well above the Welsh average and shapes the neighbourhood's working profile. Median resident salaries come in around £32,800 a year — close to the workplace median for jobs physically located here (£33,600), which suggests many residents work locally or nearby rather than commuting far afield. Nearly 43% work from home, one of the higher remote-work shares you'll find in Cardiff.
Greenspace is accessible — 71% of residents are within a walkable distance of green space, with the nearest patch just 235 metres away on average. The rail station is roughly 370 metres away in a straight line, about a 4–5 minute walk. For the day-to-day practicalities of living here, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cardiff 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, mixed-age neighbourhood with good rail access and below-average crime. The greenspace is close, broadband is excellent, and rents are below the UK median. The main drawback is that nearby schools don't currently hold Good or Outstanding ratings, which matters if you have children of school age.
- What is the rent in Cardiff 012?
- A one-bed runs around £894 a month, a 2-bed around £1,068, and a 3-bed around £1,186. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.8% over the past year.
- Is Cardiff 012 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 48 per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. That places it in the lower-crime tier for a city neighbourhood of this size and location.
- What's the commute from Cardiff 012 to Cardiff city centre?
- The nearest mainline station is about 370 metres away — a 4–5 minute walk. Nearly 43% of residents work from home, which reduces commute pressure. For those travelling, the car is the dominant mode at 44% of residents.
- Who lives in Cardiff 012?
- A genuinely mixed population — families, working-age professionals and older residents in roughly equal measure. Over half hold degree-level qualifications. The 18–34 share is lower than typical for a city neighbourhood, giving the area a more settled character.
- What schools are near Cardiff 012?
- There are four schools within 2km of typical residents, but none currently hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating within that distance. The nearest Outstanding school is around 29km away. Families should check Cardiff council's admissions maps for the latest catchment and inspection information.
- How good is broadband in Cardiff 012?
- Excellent. Every premises in the area has access to a gigabit-capable broadband connection, and no properties fall below the universal service obligation standard. It's one of the strongest connectivity profiles in Cardiff.