Thornhill
Cardiff 002 · 4 sub-areas · 5,689 residents
Cardiff 002 is a mid-sized neighbourhood within Cardiff, home to around 5,700 people and sitting noticeably below the UK's typical two-bedroom rent. A two-bed here runs about £1,068 a month — under the national median of around £1,200 — and with greenspace within a five-minute walk for most residents, it offers a quieter, suburban feel compared to Cardiff's busier central neighbourhoods.
Thornhill is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cardiff in the Wales region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. 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 Thornhill?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 1 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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.
Thornhill in Cardiff
Living in Thornhill
Cardiff 002 has the feel of a settled, residential part of the city rather than a busy inner-ring area. The age spread is broad — roughly one in four residents is aged 50 to 64, and nearly one in five is over 65 — which gives it a calmer, more established character than Cardiff's student-heavy districts. Greenspace is genuinely close: the average resident is under 200 metres from a park or open space, and over four in five residents can reach greenspace on foot.
On cost, the neighbourhood sits favourably within Cardiff. A one-bed runs around £894 a month, a two-bed about £1,068, and a three-bed roughly £1,186. The median property price is around £264,000, and a typical buyer would need about four years to save a deposit — relatively manageable by UK urban standards. Rents rose around 4.8% over the past year, broadly in line with Welsh market trends.
Almost half of residents work from home — 41% according to commute mode data — which helps explain the neighbourhood's daytime presence. Of those who do travel for work, nearly half drive, and only around 4% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1 km away, around a 13-minute walk, which keeps the city centre and wider connections accessible without being immediate.
The demographic mix is relatively homogeneous — 92% UK-born — with a moderate ethnic diversity index of around 15. Just under half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, slightly above typical Cardiff figures. Around 30% of households are single-person, and couples with children account for about 21% — a fairly balanced spread. For a breakdown of specific streets and sub-areas within Cardiff 002, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cardiff 002 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, residential neighbourhood with low crime — around 28.8 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK average. Greenspace is close for most people, and the age profile suggests a settled, established community. It suits those who want a quieter base within reach of Cardiff city centre rather than a lively urban hub.
- What is the rent in Cardiff 002?
- A one-bed averages around £894 a month, a two-bed about £1,068, and a three-bed roughly £1,186. These figures are estimates scaled from Cardiff-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.8% over the past year. Note that rent-to-take-home sits at around 56%, so budgeting carefully matters here.
- Is Cardiff 002 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The crime rate is around 28.8 per 1,000 residents per year — significantly below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the quieter parts of Cardiff on this metric. As always, specific streets can vary, so checking street-level data for your exact address is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Cardiff 002 to Cardiff city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1 km away — about a 13-minute walk. From there, Cardiff city centre is quickly accessible by rail. Most residents drive, with nearly half using a car for work travel, while only around 4% commute by public transport. There's no metro or tram service in the area.
- Who lives in Cardiff 002?
- Mostly an older, settled population — around 23% are aged 50 to 64, and nearly 18% are 65 or over. About 30% of households are single-person. Nearly half hold a degree-level qualification. The neighbourhood is predominantly UK-born (92%) with a modest ethnic diversity index of around 15.
- What schools are near Cardiff 002?
- There are four schools within 2km of typical residents, but none are currently rated Good or Outstanding within that catchment range — notably below the national picture where around 89% of schools hold one of those ratings. The nearest Outstanding school is around 29.6 km away. Families should look beyond the immediate catchment into Cardiff's wider school network.
- How does Cardiff 002 compare to other Cardiff neighbourhoods for rent?
- It sits on the more affordable end for Cardiff. A two-bed at around £1,068 is below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 a month. The trade-off is that the school catchment picture within 2km is weaker than in some other parts of the city, and public transport use is low compared to more central neighbourhoods.